| Creator |
Theo. Leonhardt & Son. |
| Title |
Theo. Leonhardt & Son. Commercial lithography. 324 Chestnut St. Philadelphia. [graphic]. |
| Publisher |
Philadelphia: Theo. Leonhardt & Son |
| Date |
May 1, 1876 |
| Physical Description |
1 print: lithograph printed in brown ink; overall 29 x 44 cm.(11.5 x 17 in.) |
| Description |
Souvenir flier in commemoration of the Centennial Exhibition and the 25th anniversary of the lithographic firm started by
Theodore Leonhardt in 1851. Contains a montage of vignettes representing the work of the studio, including views of exhibition
buildings and city landmarks. Views depict Memorial Hall, Masonic Temple, Academy of Fine Arts, Horticultural Hall, Independence
Hall, Pennsylvania University, Girard College, and City Public Buildings (i.e., City Hall). Also includes "Birds-Eye View
Centennial International Exhibition" (center), bust-length vignette portraits of George Washington and President Grant, the
seal of the city, and a banner reading Theo. Leonhardt & Son. 324 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia. 1851.1876. Most of the views
also show street and pedestrian traffic. Vignettes separated by borders comprised of ornate details, graphics representing
modes of the arts, and cameo portraits of a Native American, soldier, sailor, and farmer. The Leonhardt lithographic studio
was renamed following the partnership between Leonhardt and his son Arno circa 1874 and the firm remained in operation until
the early 20th century. The Centennial Exhibition of 1876 celebrated the centennial of the United States through an international
exhibition of industry, agriculture, and art in West Fairmount Park.
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| Notes |
Not in Wainwright. |
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Cover contains pictorial design. |
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Promotional text printed on cover: We take the liberty in presenting you this souvenir as a memento of the Nations One hundredth
Birthday and our Twenty-fifth Anniversary, calling your attention to our varied Specimens in the line of Commercial Lithography.
Our experience in this quarter of a century enabled us to Study the Wants of the Commercial World at large, and as we have
always been striving to produce the Best Work, we leave it to your own judgement [sic] to convince yourself by personal inspection.
We remain Respectfully Yours, Theo. Leonhardt & Son. Philadelphia, May 1st 1876.
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Philadelphia on Stone |
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POSA 98 |
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Historical Society of Pennsylvania: Tradecard Collection - L - May 1, 1876 |
| Subject |
Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson), 1822-1885 -- Portraits. |
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Washington, George, 1732-1799 -- Portraits. |
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City Hall (Philadelphia, Pa.) |
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Girard College. |
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Independence Hall. |
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Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts. |
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Theo. Leonhardt & Son. |
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University of Pennsylvania. |
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Centennial Exhibition (1876 : Philadelphia, Pa.) -- Buildings. |
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Lithographers -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia. |
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Masonic buildings -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia. |
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Lithographs -- 1870-1880. |
| Genre |
Souvenirs -- 1870-1880. |
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Fliers (Printed matter) -- 1870-1880. |
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Portrait prints -- 1870-1880. |
| Location |
Historical Society of Pennsylvania | HSP Tradecard Collection - L - May 1, 1876 |
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Historical Society of Pennsylvania | HSP Tradecard Collection - L - May 1, 1876 - verso |
