Block numbered in one place: 3397., Image of a peacock perched on a branch., Tape (inscribed “799”) removed from obverse, June 2011., Back of block partially obscured by pasted-down paper.
Block numbered in one place: 7820., Image of a monkey sitting on the ground in a natural setting, grabbing a plant., Back of block partially obscured by pasted-down paper.
Block numbered in two places: 3475., Image of a crab., Illustration appears in Stories for little ears (Philadelphia, 1857), p. 40., Back of block partially obscured by pasted-down paper.
Block numbered in two places: 7495., Image of a man in bed, raising his hand slightly; a woman wearing a head covering and earrings stands at the foot of the bed, holding up a skirt or shawl with one hand and reaching her other hand toward the footboard; a young man wearing a tunic or short sarong kneels by the side of the bed; a small table beside the bed holds a bowl and a mug; a small framed painting, a wall hook and coat, and a mantel holding several vessels are on the wall on the other side of the bed.
Block numbered in two places: 6909., Image of a mother and son looking in one direction, in an interior setting., Signed: 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., Back of block partially obscured by pasted-down paper.
Block numbered in two places: 8691, also 1866 on small adhesive label on back of block., Image of two seated women observing a standing man who holds his long coat open with one hand; a child appears to be sleeping on the ground at the man’s feet; one of the women is wearing a wimple or headdress, possibly suggesting a medieval setting., Signed: N. Bryant, Sc., “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 one place: 3465., Image of a warbler [?] perched on a branch, in a natural setting., Illustration appears in Stories for little ears (Philadelphia, 1857), p. 46.
Block numbered in one place: 312., Image of a five people in a canoe, in a moderate sized body of water, under a full moon., Signed: Kilburn & Close del., Tape (inscribed “1834”) on obverse., Back partially obscured by pasted-down paper., , Provenance:, , Variant:
Block numbered in two places: 3554, also 1214 on small adhesive label on back of block., Image of a boy sitting in a cluttered room, perhaps in an attic; the boy kneels in front of an open chest, regarding pages titled with the words “Holy Bible”; rope lies on the ground in front of him and a ladder leans against the wall behind him., Reading., Christianity.
Block numbered in two places: 7019, also 1263 on small adhesive label on back of block., Image of a barefoot boy with his hat in his hand facing a woman at the threshold of a building; the woman wears a bonnet and carries a folded parasol; behind the woman are hats and a coat, which may hang on pegs near the entrance; a second woman stands beside and slightly behind the boy, with one hand placed on a doorknob and the other holding something loosely at her side., Signed: SBR., “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., “Twenty-Five cents or The Grateful Irish Boy” – Inscribed on back of block.
Block numbered in two places: 6454, also 1297 on small adhesive label on back of block., Image of a woman wearing a kerchief sitting outdoors reading a book; a girl beside her leans on the woman and looks up toward her., “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.
Block numbered in three places: 49., Image of four people dressed in flowing garments, one person pouring liquid from one vessel into another, with the help of a second person; a third person stands close by, also holding a vessel; a fourth person is depicted on the stairs in the background., Signed in reverse: G.G. [i.e., George Gilbert]., Tape (inscribed "1757") on obverse., , Provenance:, , Variant:
Block numbered in at least one place: 3391., Image of an unidentified bird perching on a branch., Tape (inscribed “668”) on obverse., Illustration appears in Rhymes for the nursery (Philadelphia, 1865), p. 18.
Block numbered in one place: 7018, also 1344 on small adhesive label on back of block., Image of a man sitting on a bench and pointing or gesturing in front of him; there are an extra pair of shoes appears on the floor beside the bench, and a pair of boots lies in front of a counter or small table; the room also contains a table with flowers, a window, and a birdcage with a bird in it., Back of block partially obscured by pasted-down piece of paper.
Block numbered in one place: 2619, also 1302 on small adhesive label on back of block., Image of a man with shoulder-length hair wearing breeches and stockings sitting on a chair turned sideways beside a table; he holds a quill in the hand resting on the table and places the other hand on the head of a young girl who stands at his side., Signed: Vanartsdalen [i.e., James Vanartsdalen?]
Block numbered in at least one place: 3383., Image of a donkey in a natural setting., Tape (inscribed “526”) on obverse., Back of block partially obscured by pasted-down paper.
Block numbered in two places: 7547, also 1672 on small adhesive label on back of block., Image of a boy and a girl outdoors on rocky terrain; the boy wears a small cap and carries a basket with both hands, and turns toward a smaller girl, who knees or stands behind him, holding something in an outstretched hand., 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., “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.
Block numbered in one place: 3386., Image of a sparrow perched on a branch., Tape (inscribed “912”) on obverse., Illustration appears in A History of birds, Child's home library series no. 9 (Philadelphia, between 1857 and 1870?), p. 10.
Block numbered in one place: 3641, also 481 on small adhesive label on back of block., Signed: P, Image of a boy standing on a stepstool while drinking out of a large bottle in front of a cabinet., Illustration appears in The Peasant and his guest (Philadelphia, 1862), p. 16.
Block numbered in one place: 3379., Image of a parrot perched on a branch., Tape (inscribed “272”) on obverse., Illustration appears in A History of birds, Child's home library series no. 9 (Philadelphia, between 1857 and 1870?), p. 8., Back of block partially obscured by pasted-down paper.
Block numbered in two places: 7162, also 1287 on small adhesive label on back of block., Image of a round diagram, with points labeled A, B, C, D, E, and M., "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.
Block numbered 6004 in two places., Image of four people, possibly children, on a beach. A boy standing in the center holds a spade; the others gather in a group to examine objects., “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: 7097, also 1380 on small adhesive label on back of block., Image of three children in a room with a sloped ceiling; one girl wearing a dark cloak crouches down and holds something toward a seated child under a blanket, possibly on a cot on the floor; behind the crouching girl is a standing girl wearing a hat and a striped dress., 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., Back of block partially obscured by pasted-down piece of paper., Illustration appears in Child's world, v. 16 no. 15, p. 2.
Block numbered in two places: 352., Image of a decorative frame, with drapery and floral elements, surrounding a bookcase., Block has an open space for printed type., , Provenance:, , Variant:
Block numbered in two places: 7891., Image of an unidentified flower, in close-up and distant, along with depictions of the flower’s buds open and closed., Back of block partially obscured by pasted-down paper.
Block numbered in one place: 7114, also 8014 in two places (defaced), and 1464 on small adhesive label on back of block., Image of a man in a throne or large chair beside a low table; a younger man pour a drink into the seated man’s chalice; the seated man rests his hand on the shoulder of a young boy who faces or walks away; all wear tonic, and the clothing and furniture suggest a historical setting, perhaps Classical or Medieval.
Block numbered in two places: 4736., Image of a man carrying a cross, surrounded by an angry mob., ‘The Cross & The Dying Thief’ -- caption of block., Illustration appears in Stories of the good shepherd, p. 250. This title was listed in American Sunday-School Union catalogues from Jan. 1857 to at least 1893., Illustration also appears in Historias do bom pastor, p. 196. Caption of illustration -- "A cruz e o Ladrao moribundo.", Back of block partially obscured by pasted-down paper.
Block numbered in three places: 7811., Image of two bighorn sheep standing on rocky outcroppings., Back of block partially obscured by pasted-down paper.
Block numbered in one places: 3710, also 18 on small adhesive label on back of block., Image of a seated woman with needlework in her lap who looks over her shoulder toward a man who has just entered the room from outdoors and holds extends one hand, apparently showing her a pumpkin., Back of block partially obscured by pasted-down piece of paper., “[?] sent to you [?] Page 30.” – Inscribed on side of block., Signed: J.N. [?]
Block numbered in two places: 7696., Image of a leopard [?] seated on a branch in a natural setting., "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 paper.
Block numbered in two places: 3265., Image of an eagle perched on a branch in a natural setting., Illustration appears in The Union spelling book (Philadelphia, 1838), p.8., Back of block partially obscured by pasted-down paper.
Block numbered in two places: 7151., Image of a finch [?] perched on a branch in a natural setting., “N.J. Wemmer & Son. 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.
Block numbered in two places: 2217, also 1180 on small adhesive label on back of block., Image of a girl holding her apron or overskirt up with one hand and holding the branch of a tree with another hand, perhaps picking small fruits, nuts, or flowers; beside her on the ground is a basket with a sunbonnet in it., Back of block partially obscured by pasted-down piece of paper.
Block numbered in one place: 6263, also 1420 on small adhesive label on back of block., Image of two men in top hats walking toward or facing each other in a street; one holds a walking stick in one hand, and the other has one hand in his pocket and holds the other with palm flat toward the men; behind them is a large crowd of people, including a few adults and a large number of children sitting, standing, and playing; a few buildings are visible behind them, including one with a bell tower., “Am.S.S.U” – Back of block., “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., Back of block partially obscured by pasted-down piece of paper.
Block numbered in two places: 6096., Image of a woman and one girl, with a second girl sitting at a desk in the background., “The Two Hermits Frontispiece” -- 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., Side of block partially obscured by pasted-down paper.
Block numbered in two places: 7067., Image of a tall child who appears to be gesturing to three smaller children about the sundial; the youngest boy hold the edge of the sundial while another boy and girl look on; vines wrap around the sundial and clouds are visible in the sky., Signed: VI-S [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, 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., Illustration appears in Child's world, v. 16 no. 7 (1877), p. 2, Illustration also appears in Child's world, v. 27, no. 1 (1870), p. 1.
Block numbered in two places: 7695., Image of a bison standing in water, in a natural setting., "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 paper.
Block numbered (inscribed) in two places: 6168, also 1374 on small adhesive label on back of block., Image of an interior scene of two men, one sitting and one standing, regarding a woman lying on what appears to be a fainting couch; the woman holds one crutch in the air, and another crutch leans against an ottoman on the floor., “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., “Nat’s Shoes _ M.S. p. 52” – Inscribed on side of block.
Block numbered in two places: 6547, also 1208 on small adhesive label on back of block., Image of a woman and a boy sitting in chair in front of what may be a fireplace; the boy puts one hand on the shoulder of a smaller girl who stands facing him, leaning on his knees., Signed: HD [i.e. Henry Dacre], “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.
Block numbered in at least one place: 3671., Image of a seated shepherd, with sheep, and another figure in the background., Illustration appears in The shepherd's voice, or, Words of encouragement and words of warning for the ears of the young (Philadelphia, between 1854 and 1893?), frontispiece. This title was listed in American Sunday-School Union catalogues from Jan. 1854 to at least 1893. Caption of illustration -- "The Shepherd's Voice.", Tape (inscribed “2”) on obverse., Back of block partially obscured by pasted-down paper.
Block numbered in one place: 6161 (inscribed), also 1319 on small adhesive label on back of block., Image of three children exiting a doorway or arch with the words “Sunday Sc[hool]” written above it; two girls and two boys are visible., “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.
Block numbered in two places: 7841, also 1625 on small adhesive label on back of block., Image of a man in a long coat and a hat with a wide brim standing behind a slightly couching woman wearing flowing robes, bangles, and an elaborate head piece; she looks over her shoulder at the man; it is unclear whether he is restraining her or whether they are moving in a direction together., “[?]ntispiec” – Obscured, inscribed on back of block., “La[uder]bach [obscured] 4 Phila” – Inscribed on back of block., Signed with unidentified monogram.
Block numbered in three places: 6373., Image of a man carrying another man on his back. There is a church and other buildings in the background, which the man on top seems to be gesturing to., “Mutu…Assi…” -- inscribed on back of block. [i.e. Mutual Assistance?], “N.J. Wemmer 215 Pear St. Phila.” -- Back of block. Nelson J. Wemmer is listed at this address in Philadelphia city directories from 1861 to 1876., Back of block partially obscured by pasted-down paper.
Block numbered in two places: 7353., Image of a man and a boy in a street setting. It appears that the man is holding the boy back or restraining him in some way. There are bags of what appear to be apples or potatoes lying in the background., Illustration appears in Jack Thorn's knife : how he lost it, and how he found it : in short words (Philadelphia, 1893?), p. 86. This title was listed in the American Sunday-School Union catalogue for 1893. Caption of illustration -- "'You young scamp!' said Snow, 'I'm glad I've caught you.'", "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.
Block numbered in one place: 8117, also 1158 on small adhesive label on back of block., Image of an animal, perhaps a fox, running beside a low building with a thatched roof; a rooster appears to be beside him., Signed: Scattergood-Howell; the firm is listed in the Philadelphia city directory for 1852., Back of block partially obscured by pasted-down paper.
Block numbered in two places: 4980., Image of a fox in a natural setting., "Fox..." -- Inscribed on side of block., Back of block partially obscured by pasted-down paper.
Block numbered in two places: 3283., Image of a wolf on a ledge in a mountain setting., Illustration appears in The Union spelling book (Philadelphia, 1838), p. 14.
