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Creator Traubel, M. H. (Morris H.), 1820-1897.
Title M. H. Traubel lithographic establishment, 409 Chestnut St. above 4th Philadelphia [circular] [graphic].
Publisher [Philadelphia: M. H. Traubel]
Date [ca. 1863]
Physical Description 1 print: lithograph, tinted with two stones; 27 x 39 cm.(10.75 x 15.5 in.)
Description Circular containing patriotic vignettes above paragraphs of advertising text in addition to bank note specimens for the lithographic studio that began operating at 409 Chestnut in 1858. Central vignette shows the figure of Liberty, one breast exposed, holding a shield and a liberty staff beside a fache and eagle. Surrounding vignettes show sailing vessels, the figure of Justice surrounded by symbols of patriotism and trade, and an allegorical scene with three women posed around an anchor with one, seated, and clinging to the legs of another who stands in a forceful stance. Specimens include female figures and the Traubel imprint. Figures depicted as a romanticized peasant woman, the figure of Justice, and a Native American princess, possibly Columbia. Businesses represented include Freed, Ward, & Freed, Commission Merchants, No. 811 Market Street and Bank of the Northern Liberties. Traubel began work as a lithographer in Philadelphia in the early 1850s and worked solely and in partnerships.
Notes Not in Wainwright.
Text: Permit me to call your attention to the annexed Specimens of Notes, Drafts, Checks, etc. and to my Lithographic Establishment in general where I am prepared to execute all Orders of Commercial & Pictorial Works of which a large variety of Specimens can at any time be examined at my office. I have always on hand a variety of Blank Drafts, Notes, Checks & Bills of Exchange bound in small books or on sheets where names of Firms can be inserted at a very short Notice, at moderate prices. Manufacturers Tickets & Sample Cards, Perfumery, Drug and all other Kinds of Labels & Showcards furnished to order in Chromo or in black. Having been in this business in Europe and this country for a number of years and being therefore well experienced in all branches of this Art. I can guarantee all Orders entrusted to my Care to be executed in a most superior Style.
Philadelphia on Stone
POSA 118
Historical Society of Pennsylvania: HSP Society Print Collection - Posters & Broadsides - Advertisements - Print Trade & Allied Business Folder - Traubel
Subject Traubel, M. H. (Morris H.), 1820-1897.
Lithographers -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia.
Vessels.
Women.
Lithographs -- Tinted -- 1860-1870.
Genre Advertisements -- 1860-1870.
Specimens -- 1860-1870.
Location Historical Society of Pennsylvania | HSP Society Print Collection - Posters & Broadsides - Advertisements - Print Trade & Allied Business Folder - Traubel