Details
Contributor Sinclair, Thomas S., ca. 1805-1881, printer.
Poulson, Charles A. 1789-1866, collector.
Title Geo. W. Ridgway, successor to Saml. P. Griffitts, Jr. Drugs [and] chemicals, [N.W. corner of 9th and Chestnut Streets, Philadelphia] [graphic].
Publisher Philadelphia: Lith. of Thos. Sinclair
Publisher PA. Philadelphia. 1841
Date [Feb. 1841]
Physical Description 1 print: lithograph; 34 x 25 cm. (13.5 x 9.75 in.)
Description Advertisement showing the front and side of the three-and-one-half story storefront on the 900 block of Chestnut Street. The proprietor's name adorns the entranceways between which a sign for "Mineral Water" is displayed. Jugs, jars, and flasks are displayed in the storefront windows, an awning covers a side door, and signage and balustrades adorn the roof of the building. Ridgway tenanted the address 1841-1842.
Is referenced by Wainwright 149
Notes Date from Poulson inscription in ink on recto: Feb. 1841. N.W. corner Ninth & Chestnut.
Inscription in pencil on recto: Torn down Dec. 1874
Philadelphia on Stone
POS 296
Wainwright retrospective conversion project, edited.
Trimmed.
Subject Ridgway, George W.
Pharmaceutical industry -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia.
Chemical industry -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia.
Geographic subject Chestnut Street (Philadelphia, Pa.) -- 900 block.
Genre Lithographs -- 1840-1850.
Advertisements -- 1840-1850.
Provenance Poulson, Charles A. (Charles Augustus), 1789-1866, collector.
Location Library Company of Philadelphia| Print Department| *W149 [P.2059]
Accession number P.2059