Block numbered in two places: 7237, also 9 on small adhesive label on back of block., Image of boys bathing or swimming nude near the shore of a body of water; two men in the distance stand on the shore, one pointing toward what appears to be some kind of obelisk or tall natural land form; further in the distance are several hills and a small building with a fence.
Block numbered in two places: 8541, also 1222 on small adhesive label on back of block., Image of a woman reaching into a compartment of a writing desk; the woman holds a candle aloft with her other hand and looks over her shoulder., Signed: H.O. [?], “V. Grottenthaler Phila.” – Back of block. Vincent Grottenthaler is listed (as a dealer in boxwood) in Philadelphia city directories from 1867 to 1876., “’Stanfield Manor’ No 2 page 259.” – Inscribed on back of block.
Block numbered in one places: 8052., Image of three men making their way through rocky terrain, possibly during a snow or sand storm; two men ride horses and have visible beards; the third walks, carrying a staff and holding his cape or cloak over his nose and mouth; the three men wear hats, possibly pakuls., Signed: V [?], sc., Back of block covered by taped-down paper, with the illustration printed on it., Illustration appears in Child's world, v. 17 no. 3 (1878), p. 1.
Block numbered in one place: 5819., Image of a very young child holding a bunch of flowers., Signed: Van Ingen-Snyder. Van Ingen & Snyder, a partnership between William H. Van Ingen and Henry M. Snyder, was active between 1853 and 1871.
Block numbered in one places: 9257, also 1751 on small adhesive label on back of block., Image of two girls in a field of flowers and tall grass; one stands and holds a small bunch of flowers; the other girl wears a large sun hat and seems to be sitting or kneeling on the ground., Back of block covered by pasted-down paper., Signed: [Triangle; i.e., Frank Bellew].
Block numbered in one place: 3308, also 900 on small adhesive label on back of block., Image of a very young girl with short hair holding a dog, perhaps a King Charles Spaniel; she holds a drawing of a dog with one hand.
Block numbered in two places: 7096, also 1411 on small adhesive label on back of block., Image of a girl standing before a young woman who reclines on a fainting couch with a pillow behind her head; behind them is a mirror and a vanity with small bottles on it.
Block numbered in two places: 4137., Image of a dog reclining in a natural setting, in front of what appears to be a vase., Illustration appears in Stories for little ears (Philadelphia, 1857), p. 6., Illustration also appears in Child's world, vol. 32 no. 10 (1875), p.4.
Block numbered in at least one place: 5284., Image of a single hydrangea., “N.J. Wemmer. 5 Pear St. Phila.” [?] -- Back of block, but mostly obscured by the paper. Nelson J. Wemmer is listed (as an artist) at this address in Philadelphia city directories from 1848 to 1856., Illustration appears in Rhymes for the nursery (Philadelphia, 1865), p. 51, Back of block partially obscured by pasted-down paper.
Block numbered in one place: 8543., Image of what appears to be a ragged older man carrying a rifle facing a well-dressed man and women outdoors., Signed: H.O. [?], "[V.] Grot[tenthaler,] Phila." – Back of block. Vincent Grottenthaler is listed (as a dealer in boxwood) in Philadelphia city directories from 1867 to 1876., Back of block partially obscured by pasted-down paper.
Block numbered in two places: 7869., Image of a hawk perched on a tree, in a natural setting. There are numerous birds in flight in the distant background., Back of block partially obscured by pasted-down paper.
Block numbered in one place: 4731., Image of a group of women in a garden., ‘The Women In The Garden’ -- caption of block., Illustration appears in Stories of the good shepherd, p. 280. In the story, the women are those who were accompanying Mary, taking spices and ointments to put about the body of Jesus. This title was listed in American Sunday-School Union catalogues from Jan. 1857 to at least 1893., Illustration also appears in Historias de bom pastor, p. 220. Caption of illustration -- "As mulheres no Jardin.", Back of block partially obscured by pasted-down paper.
Block numbered in two places: 7135., Image of an old man, seated, talking to two children. The old man appears to be whittling boats in a beach setting, with a body of water in the background., "V. Grottenthaler Co., Phila, PA." -- Back of block. Vincent Grottenthaler is listed (as a dealer in boxwood) in Philadelphia city directories from 1869 to 1876.
Block numbered in at least one place: 3388., Image of an eagle perched on a rock., Tape (inscribed "223") on obverse., Illustration appears in A History of birds, Child's home library series no. 9 (Philadelphia, between 1857 and 1870?), p. 3.
Block numbered in two places: 7797., Image of an elephant standing in a natural setting., Signed: Seymour., Illustration appears in Child's world, v. 33, no. 3 (Feb., 1876?), p. 2.
Block numbered in two places: 5448., Image of a swan and cygnets in a natural setting, floating on water., "Swan and Cygnets. Tail Piece." -- Inscribed on side of block., “N.J. Wemmer. 5 Pear St. Phila." -- Back of block. Nelson J. Wemmer is listed (as an artist) at this address in Philadelphia city directories from 1848 to 1856.
Block numbered in two places: 7136., Image of one woman helping another out of a carriage drawn by a single horse; a man behind her and the carriage driver, in a top hat and holding the reins, look on; a young girl stands beside the carriage; trees and a distant building with a tower are visible in the background., Signed: Van Ingen-Snyder. Van Ingen & Snyder, a partnership between William H. Van Ingen and Henry M. Snyder, was active between 1853 and 1871., Back of block partially obscured by pasted-down paper.
Block numbered in two places: 5853, also numbered 66 in two places, now defaced., Image of three boys in a street. They appear to be in conversation, and one of them appears to be holding a kite., Signed in reverse: Van Ingen Snyder [i.e. Van Ingen & Snyder], Van Ingen & Snyder, a partnership between William H. Van Ingen and Henry M. Snyder, was active between 1853 and 1871., “N.J. Wemmer. 5 Pear St. Phila.” -- Back of block. Nelson J. Wemmer is listed (as an artist) at this address in Philadelphia city directories from 1848 to 1856.
Block numbered in two places: 6334., Image of a large house with several chimneys and two or three stories; the front of the house is covered by some ivy or moss, and has the address 1765; a man and a child stand in front of the door and a dog is visible on the grass; the house is surrounded by very tall trees and a few outlying wooden houses., “N.J. Wemmer. 215 Pear St. Phila.” – Back of block. Boxwood dealer Nelson J. Wemmer is listed at this address in Philadelphia city directories from 1861 to 1876., “Am.S.S.U” – Back of block in four places, “The Old Stone Farm Ho. Frontispiece ‘It was very old’ p 7 m.s.” – Inscribed on side of block., Signed: HD [i.e., Henry Dacre?].
Block numbered in two places: 4982., Image of an otter [?] in a natural setting., "Spel. Book. Ichne…" -- Inscribed on side of block., “N.J. Wemmer. 5 Pear St. Phila.”—Back of block. Nelson J. Wemmer is listed (as an artist) at this address in Philadelphia city directories from 1848 to 1856.
Block numbered in one place: 7141, also 1067 on small adhesive label on back of block., Image of a girl running away from a bull who stands behind some brush or a bush and what appears to be an incomplete fence., "V. Grottenthaler, 402 Library St Phila." – Back of block. Vincent Grottenthaler is listed (as a dealer in boxwood) at this address in Philadelphia city directories from 1869 to 1876., Back of block partially obscured by pasted-down piece of paper.
Block numbered in at least one place: 4925., Image of a tiger crouching in a natural setting., Illustration appears in The Show of animals (Philadelphia, between 1832 and 1860?), p. 4., The Show of animals was listed in American Sunday-School Union catalogues from May 1832 to July 1860., Back of block partially obscured by pasted-down paper.
Block numbered in two places: 3616, also 1356 on small adhesive label on back of block., Image of a bearded man reaching out of a spherical structure which appears to rest on rocks or float on waves; he holds a staff in his other hand; a dog sits on top of the structure; the tail of a kite or similar object also blows out of the opening of the sphere.
Block numbered in one place: 3550., Image of a man in European dress holding a book in one hand and gesturing with the other; in front of him sits a seated Native American man who holds a small tomahawk in one hand and touches his face or rests his head on his hand; behind him stand three other similarly-dressed men and what appears to be a woman., Illustration appears in Child's world, v. 13 no. 16 (1874), p. 3.
Block numbered in two places: 9396, also 1333 on small adhesive label on back of block., Image of a boy and a smaller girl standing in the bow of a small boat, the front half of which is visible in the image; an empty shore is visible behind the boat; the boy rests one hand on the girl’s shoulder and points into the distance with the other hand; the boy appears to be wearing a Tam o’ Shanter or similar hat., Back of block partially obscured by pasted-down paper.
Block numbered in two places: 7028, also 1798 on small label on back of block., Image of an older man holding a cane, waving or gesturing to a boy who waves with one hand and carries a small pack in his other hand; behind the boy is a carriage or coach, with two men sitting in the driver’s box and another person entering; a man wearing a kepi stands at the side of the coach, holding a bugle at his side; likely a Civil War scene., “N.J. Wemmer & Son [Phila.] 215 Pear St.” – Back of block in two places. I.e. Nelson J. Wemmer.
Block numbered in two places: 7766., Image of three men reading the text of a notice against swearing by the workers constructing St. Paul’s Cathedral; two men wearing wigs stand in the background, looking on and holding a paper; another man climbs a ladder., Signed: Seymour.
Block numbered in two places: 6475, also 1283 on small adhesive label on back of block., “The [?] [?]” – Inscribed on back of block., Back of block partially obscured by pasted down piece of paper., Image of several men on a small bridge; to the side of the bridge is a building with a wagon wheel leaning against it and what may be a horseshoe suspended from the side of the building; in the distance are a few more small log buildings at the base of several hills.
Block numbered in two places: 3539, also 1378 on small adhesive label on back of block., Image of a figure surrounded by beams of light, likely Jesus Christ, standing before a boat and pointing upward with his hand turned, apparently addressing the surrounding fishermen; who knee, stand, and lean around him, some holding nets or baskets of fish; this image is surrounded by the outline of a circle; above on the block is the outline of a town or city and the word “Nineveh”; below is an image of a man drowning in the sea beside a large fish or whale, as men in a boat nearby wave their arms.
Block numbered in two places: 5237., Image of a ocelot crouched on a tree branch in a natural setting., “N.J. Wemmer. 5 Pear St. Phila.” -- Back of block. Nelson J. Wemmer is listed (as an artist) at this address in Philadelphia city directories from 1848 to 1856.
Block numbered in one place: 3378., Image of a horse in a pasture setting., Tape (inscribed “866”) on obverse., Illustration appears in Four seasons, Child's home library series no. 10 (Philadelphia, between 1857 and 1870?), p. 7., Back of block partially obscured by pasted-down paper.
Block numbered in one place: 5849, also numbered 57 in one place., Image of an old woman in a chair watching a small boy reading nearby., Illustration appears in Charlie ; or, The bad habit (Philadelphia, between 1866 and 1893?), p. 53. This title was listed in American Sunday-School Union catalogues from March 1867 to at least 1893. Caption of illustration -- "The old lady sat listening in her armchair.", Illustration also appears in Seeds for young sowers (Philadelphia, 1893?). Caption of illustration -- "Keep thy heart.", Signed in reverse: Vaningen Snyder [i.e. Van Ingen & Snyder], Van Ingen & Snyder, a partnership between William H. Van Ingen and Henry M. Snyder, was active between 1853 and 1871., “Ri…[rest obscured by paper]” – inscribed on back of block., “N.J. Wemmer. 5 Pear St. Phila.” -- Back of block. Nelson J. Wemmer is listed (as an artist) at this address in Philadelphia city directories from 1848 to 1856., Back of block partially obscured by pasted-down paper.
Block numbered in two places: 7238, also 1105 on small adhesive label on back of block., Image of people in a small boat rowing close to a shore where what appear to be ruins stand.,
Block numbered in two places: 6169, also 1409 on small adhesive label on back of block., Image of a woman and two girls indoors; the woman appears to be knitting or crocheting, and a girl stands before her regarding her work; a smaller girl sits behind her regarding or working on something in her hands., “N.J. Wemmer 215 Pear St. Phila” – Back of block in two places. Boxwood dealer Nelson J. Wemmer is listed at this address in Philadelphia city directories from 1861 to 1876., “The Blue Socks” – Inscribed on side of block.
Block numbered in two places: 6290, also 680 on small adhesive label on back of block., Image of a boy standing in front of a bush, removing burrs from his clothing; a dog stands at his side looking at the boy., Illustration appears in Child's world v. 5 no. 5, p. 2.
Block numbered in one place: 9099., Image of two men who appear to be saying farewell to a third man who tips his hat; they grasp his hand and arm as a woman covers her face with her hand behind them; another man regards two men in a covered wagon drawn by one visible horse., “R. E. Funston. Phila. Pa.” – Back of block. Robert E. Funston is listed (as a dealer in boxwood) in Philadelphia city directories from 1879 to 1883.
Block numbered in at least one place: 3394., Image of a bear in a natural setting., Tape (inscribed “222”) on obverse., Illustration appears in Four seasons, Child's home library series no. 10 (Philadelphia, between 1857 and 1870?), p. 12.
Block numbered in one place: 3390., Image of swallows in a city setting, perched on buildings., Tape (inscribed “522”) on obverse., Illustration appears in A History of birds, Child's home library series no. 9 (Philadelphia, between 1857 and 1870?), p. 6., Back of block partially obscured by pasted-down paper.
Block numbered in one place: 3374., Image of a stork in a natural setting., Tape (inscribed “77”) on obverse., Illustration appears in A History of birds, Child's home library series no. 9 (Philadelphia, between 1857 and 1870?), p. 9., Back of block partially obscured by pasted-down paper.
Block numbered in two places: 6335., Image of a man, a woman, and a small boy travelling in a carriage pulled by a single horse; the boy sits on the woman’s lap; the carriage is beside a low fence and several trees; a house or barn is in the distance., “N.J. Wemmer. 215 Pear St. Phila.” – Back of block. Boxwood dealer Nelson J. Wemmer is listed at this address in Philadelphia city directories from 1861 to 1876., “Am.S.S.U” – Back of block., “The Old Stone Farm House. M.S. ‘Coaley walked straight into it.’ p. 72” – Inscribed on side of block, Signed: H.D. [i.e., Henry Dacre?].
Block numbered in at least one place: 9203., Image of a reclining dog in an interior setting., Signed: E.F.S. [?], Back of block partially obscured by pasted-down paper.
Block numbered in two places: 3294 (3 and 2 defaced), also 1367 on small adhesive label on back of block., Image of two women, both holding pieces of fabric, perhaps blankets or laundry; one is seated and the other stands behind her.
Block numbered in two places: 9220, also 1462 on small adhesive label on back of block., Image of girl lying in bed, her left forearm attached with bandages to a splint; a drinking glass and two bottles are on a table beside her; in the space around this circular image are a thin fruit tree, two goats pulling an open carriage, and a seated girl with arms crossed beside a man holding a cane and wearing a tall pointed hat., V. Grottenthaler Phila. – Back of block. Vincent Grottenthaler is listed (as a dealer in boxwood) in Philadelphia city directories from 1867 to 1876.
Block numbered in two places: 6917., Image of a standing woman and an older seated woman; the two women are separated by a round table; an arch and curtains or drapes are in the background., Signed: VIS (i.e. Van Ingen & Snyder?). Van Ingen & Snyder, a partnership between William H. Van Ingen and Henry M. Snyder, was active between 1853 and 1871., "V. Grottenthaler, 110 S. 8 St. Phila."– Back of block. Vincent Grottenthaler is listed (as a dealer in boxwood) at this address in Philadelphia city directories from 1867-1868., “Twin Roses” – Inscribed on back of block.
Block numbered in at least one place: 3398., Image of a camel in a desert setting., Tape (inscribed “886”) on obverse., Illustration appears in Four seasons, Child's home library series no. 10 (Philadelphia, between 1857 and 1870?), p. 14.
