Details
Creator Weaver, Matthias S., 1815 or 16-1847, artist.
Contributor Sinclair, Thomas S., ca. 1805-1881, printer.
Title Philadelphia fashions, fall & winter 1844, by S. A. & A. F. Ward, no. 62 Walnut St. [graphic]. M.S. Weaver, del.
Publisher Philadelphia: Lith. of T. Sinclair
Date [ca. 1843]
Physical Description 1 print: lithograph, hand-colored; 51 x 67 cm.(20 x 27 in.)
Description Fashion advertisement containing two panelled scenes of 15 elegantly attired men, women, and children in a parlor and outdoor setting. Upper panel shows the parlor scene. To the left, a man attired in a cloak converses with a man attired in an evening suit. In the center, a man attired in a suit, showing his back, and resting his foot and cane on a foot pillow talks to a man and woman seated in chairs in front of a fireplace. The seated man wears a checkered vest and pants and the woman wears a day dress and frilly cap. To the right, a man in a suit and a man wearing a cape talk. Three of the men hold top hats and five wear facial hair. Also includes vases and mosaic carpeting. Lower panel shows the outdoor scene. To the left, a man in an overcoat and top hat converses with a man attired in a hunting outfit and derby and holding a rifle. In the center, two men in overcoats, striped pants, and top hats, stand showing their backs. In the right, two men in overcoats and top hats, a boy in a suit, and a woman in a riding habit convene. In the background, a "View of S.A. & A.F. Wards Publication Office" at "62" Walnut Street is visible. Pedestrians walk past the building adorned with signage "Philada Fashion & Tailors Archtypes" and "T. Sinclair Lithogy." Four of the men have some facial hair and some wear gloves. Key numbered 1-7 and 8-15 printed above and below the image.
Is referenced by Wainwright 424
Notes Philadelphia on Stone
Atwater Kent Museum: 40.14.63/02
Subject Sinclair, Thomas S., ca. 1805-1881.
S. A. & A. F. Ward (Firm)
Clothing & dress -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia.
Hunting.
Parlors -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia.
Furnishings.
Genre Lithographs -- Hand-colored -- 1840-1850.
Advertisements -- 1840-1850.
Fashion prints -- 1840-1850.
Location Atwater Kent Museum| Print Department AKM| AKM 40.14.63/02
Atwater Kent Museum| Print Department| AKM 40.14.63/02 detail