Creator |
Weaver, Matthias S., 1815 or 16-1847, lithographer. |
Contributor |
Gwinczewski, Felix Gustavus, artist. |
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Sinclair, Thomas S., approximately 1805-1881, lithographer. |
Title |
The Wesleyan Female Collegiate Institute, Wilmington, Del. [graphic] / Drawn on stone by M.S. Weaver; Drawn from nature by
F. G. Gwinczewski.
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Publisher |
[Philadelphia] : Lith. of T. Sinclair |
Publisher |
PA. Philadelphia. 1842 |
Date |
[1842] |
Physical Description |
1 print : lithograph ; 50 x 61 cm (19.5 x 24 in.) |
Description |
Exterior view showing the buildings and grounds. Two female students stand on the balcony, one reading a book. Two younger
girls play in the yard below, one jumping rope and the other playing rings. Several white men and women pedestrians stroll
before the front gate. In the street, an African American coachman stands beside a horse-drawn carriage.
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Notes |
Title from item. |
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Date inferred from content. |
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See Weaver's diary for April 18, May 11, 12, 23 and 28, 1842 for references to his work on this print. |
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Gwinczewski, a Wilmington artist and drawing instructor, served as teacher of perspective, drawing, painting, &c. at the Institute. |
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Purchased 1972. |
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Description revised 2021. |
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Access points revised 2021. |
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Part of digital collections catalog through a grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services as administered by the
Pennsylvania Department of Education through the Office of the Commonwealth Libraries, and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania,
Tom Corbett, Governor, 2013-2014.
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Subject |
Wesleyan Female Collegiate Institute (Wilmington, Del.) |
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African American men. |
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Carriages & coaches -- Delaware -- Wilmington. |
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Coach drivers -- Delaware -- Wilmington. |
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Horses -- Delaware -- Wilmington. |
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Pedestrians -- Delaware -- Wilmington. |
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Play (Recreation) -- Delaware -- Wilmington. |
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Students -- Delaware -- Wilmington. |
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Universities and colleges -- Delaware -- Wilmington. |
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Young women -- Education -- Delaware -- Wilmington. |
Genre |
Lithographs -- 1840-1850. |
Printer |
Sinclair, Thomas S., approximately 1805-1881, lithographer. |
Location |
Library Company of Philadelphia| Print Department| **GC - Education [8035.F.3] |
Accession number |
8035.F.3 |