Details
Creator Birch, William Russell, 1755-1834.
Title First plate of four subjects for Birch's Philadelphia [graphic].
Publisher [Philadelphia: W. Birch]
Date [1828]
Physical Description 1 print: eengraving; 30 x 38 cm.(12 x 15.25 in.)
Description Montage of four titled vignette views showing the Philadelphia landmarks: "Franklin Library in 1800" (Library Hall) at Fifth and Library streets; "Pennsylvania Hospital in 1800" on Pine Street between Eighth and Ninth streets; "Swedes Church Southwark" (Gloria Dei); and "High St. Market House in 1800" above Second Street. Depicts the exterior of the library, hospital, and church, and the interior of the busy market shed.
Is part of City of Philadelphia in the State of Pennsylvania, North America, as it appeared in the year 1800.
Is referenced by Snyder, "William Birch: His Philadelphia Views" 41a.
Notes Proof copy.
Retrospective conversion record: original entry, edited.
Subject Library Company of Philadelphia -- Buildings.
Pennsylvania Hospital (Philadelphia, Pa.)
Gloria Dei Church (Philadelphia, Pa.)
Libraries -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia.
Hospitals -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia.
Churches -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia.
Markets -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia.
Genre Engravings -- 1820-1830.
Location Library Company of Philadelphia| Print Department| Birch's views [Sn 41a/P.2276.76]
Accession number P.2276.76