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.
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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) |
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Clothing & dress -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia. |
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Hunting. |
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Parlors -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia. |
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Furnishings. |
Genre |
Lithographs -- Hand-colored -- 1840-1850. |
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Advertisements -- 1840-1850. |
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Fashion prints -- 1840-1850. |
Location |
Atwater Kent Museum| Print Department AKM| AKM 40.14.63/02 |
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Atwater Kent Museum| Print Department| AKM 40.14.63/02 detail |