Details
Contributor Sinclair, Thomas S., ca. 1805-1881, printers.
Title From the Paris mantilla cloak and fur emporium. 920 Chestnut Street, Philada. [graphic] : J. W. Proctor & Co.
Publisher Philadelphia: T. Sinclair's lith
Date [ca. 1862]
Physical Description 1 print : transfer lithograph; 19 x 19 cm.(7.5 x 7.5 in.)
Description Advertisement label showing an exterior view of the clothing store. Several cloaks are displayed in the storefront windows. A female clerk helps a customer at the entrance. Pedestrian traffic, predominately women wearing cloaks, pass on the sidewalk. Proctor relocated his store from 708 to 902 Chestnut Street in 1862.
Is referenced by Wainwright 268
Notes Philadelphia on Stone
POS 287
Historical Society of Pennsylvania: Print Collection - Small - Stores & Factories - Box 55, Folder 7
LCP holds engraved copy of advertisement. [Ph Pr - 8x10 - Businesses (7)1322.F.453i].
Subject J.W. Proctor & Co.
Clothing stores -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia.
Women clerks (Retail trade) -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia.
Transfer lithographs -- 1860-1870.
Geographic subject Chestnut Street (Philadelphia, Pa.) -- 920.
Genre Advertisements -- 1860-1870.
Labels -- 1860-1870.
Location Historical Society of Pennsylvania | HSP Print Collection - Small - Stores & Factories - Box 55, Folder 7