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Contributor Dreer, Ferdinand J. 1812-1902, former owner.
Title Mr. Edwin H. Fitler requests the pleasure of your company Thursday, January first, 1891, at the Union League, from twelve until two o’clock. [graphic].
Publisher [Philadelphia] : [publisher not identified]
Publisher PA. Philadelphia. 1891
Date 1891
Physical Description 1 print : engraving ; sheet 12 x 9 cm (4.5 x 3.5 in.)
Description Engraved invitation with script lettering from Edwin H. Fitler to Ferdinand J. Dreer. Edwin Henry Fitler (1825-1896) founded Edwin H. Fitler & Company, a cordage manufactory, and served as Mayor of Philadelphia from 1887 to 1891. Ferdinand J. Dreer (1812-1902) was a Philadelphia goldsmith, jeweler, and autograph collector.
Notes Title and date from item.
Gift of David Doret, 2019.
See related invitations to Ferdinand J. Dreer [P.2019.64.7-9; P.2019.64.11-15].
Subject Fitler, Edwin Henry, 1825-1896 -- Social life.
Union League of Philadelphia.
Parties -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia.
Genre Engravings -- 1890-1900.
Invitations -- 1890-1900.
Provenance Dreer, Ferdinand J. (Ferdinand Julius), 1812-1902, former owner.
Location Library Company of Philadelphia| Print Department| Doret and Mitchell Collection – Ephemera [P.2019.64.10]
Accession number P.2019.64.10