Title |
Lichten Bros., manufacturers of fine cigars, s.e. cor. 5th and Cherry Sts., Philada. [graphic]. |
Publisher |
[Philadelphia] |
Publisher |
PA. Philadelphia. 1888 |
Date |
[ca. 1888] |
Physical Description |
1 print: line photoengraving; 10 x 17 cm. (4 x 6.75 in.) |
Description |
Pictorial envelope containing a scene titled "Little Champions" showing two boys, fists up, in a boxing ring. The children
wear leggings and are surrounded by weights. Lichten Bros. was a partnership between prominent Philadelphia Jews Aaron and
Moses H. Lichten, who died in 1897 and 1905, respectively.
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Notes |
Title from printed return address. |
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Date from ink-stamp postmark: Philadelphia, PA., May 4, 1888. |
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Contains cancelled two-cent stamp printed in green and depicting a profile portrait of George Washington. |
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Addressed in manuscript to: Mr. L.A. [Myers?] Jr., 69 W 126 St., New York City |
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Contains ink-stamp postmarks on verso: J 6-5-88 7A N.Y. and P.O.N.Y. 6-5-88 5A 41. |
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Cataloging funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012. |
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Gift of Helen Beitler and Estate of Helen Beitler. |
Subject |
Lichten Bros. |
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Cigar industry -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia. |
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Boys. |
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Boxing. |
Genre |
Pictorial envelopes -- 1880-1890. |
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Line photoengravings -- 1880-1890. |
Location |
Library Company of Philadelphia| Print Department| Helen Beitler Graphic Ephemera Collection - Envelopes [P.2011.10.82] |
Accession number |
P.2011.10.82 |