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First grand complimentary Citizens's Dress Ball, [graphic] : To be given to Mr. John Bell, on Easter Monday night, April 5th, 1847, at the Bazaar Saloon of the Phila'a Museum. [invitation]
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Contributor
Ketterlinus, Eugene, d. 1886, printer.
Title
First grand complimentary Citizens's Dress Ball, [graphic] : To be given to Mr. John Bell, on Easter Monday night, April 5th, 1847, at the Bazaar Saloon of the Phila'a Museum. [invitation]
Publisher
Philadelphia: Ketterlinus, printer 40 N. 4th St
Date
[1847]
Physical Description
1 print: lithograph printed in gold, hand-colored 19 x 12 cm.(7.25 x 4.75 in.)
Description
Invitation containing a decorative top border of delicately illustrated elements. Includes ornamental cornices, rosebuds, twigs, and two birds. Text of invitation reads: Mr.__________ compliments to M.___________ desiring the pleasure of her Company at the above ball. Also contains the names of the manager, floor manager, and assistant floor managers.
Notes
Not in Wainwright.
Philadelphia on Stone
POSP 81
Historical Society of Pennsylvania: Ba 64 K 512
Subject
Bell, John.
Balls (Parties) -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia.
Birds.
Genre
Lithographs -- Hand-colored -- 1840-1850.
Invitations -- 1840-1850.
Location
Historical Society of Pennsylvania | HSP Ba 64 K 512
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