Creator |
Notman, John, 1810-1865, artist. |
Contributor |
Pinkerton, Wagner & M'Guigan, printer. |
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Notman, John, 1810-1865, architect. |
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Thom, James, 1802-1850, sculptor. |
Title |
Old Mortality. [graphic] / J. Notman, archt. & del. |
Publisher |
Philadelphia : Lith. of Pinkerton, Wagner & M'Guigan |
Publisher |
PA. Philadelphia. 1844 |
Date |
1844 |
Physical Description |
1 print : lithograph ; 17 x 27 cm. (6.75 x 10.5 in.) |
Description |
View showing the Laurel Hill Cemetery sculpture completed by sculptor James Thom circa 1836. The sculpture, inspired by Sir
Walter Scott's novel "Old Mortality," depicts Scott conversing with the main character of his novel, an elderly itinerant
Scotsman who re-carved names on gravestones, seated on a tombstone near his horse. The rural cemetery was built 1836-1839
after the designs of John Notman at 3822 Ridge Avenue.
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Notes |
Plate opposite p. 67 in Guide to Laurel Hill Cemetery, near Philadelphia: with numerous illustrations (Philadelphia: For sale
at the Cemetery, and by the Treasurer; C. Sherman, printer, 1844).
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Not in Wainwright. |
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Philadelphia on Stone |
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POS 526 |
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Athenaeum of Philadelphia: General Prints Collection - PRM (MTD) 15 - 73. |
Subject |
Scott, Walter, Sir, 1771-1832 -- Monuments. |
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Laurel Hill Cemetery (Philadelphia, Pa.) |
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Cemeteries -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia. |
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Monuments & memorials -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia. |
Geographic subject |
Ridge Avenue (Philadelphia, Pa.) -- 3822. |
Genre |
Lithographs -- 1840-1850. |
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Book illustrations -- 1840-1850. |
Associated name |
Notman, John, 1810-1865, architect. |
Associated name |
Thom, James, 1802-1850, sculptor. |
Location |
Library Company of Philadelphia| Books & Other Texts| Rare| *Am 1844 Phi Lau Hill Cem [(1)11129.O.67a] |
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Library Company of Philadelphia| Books & Other Texts| Rare| *Am 1844 Phi Lau Hill Cem [(2)11129.O.67a] |
Accession number |
(1)11129.O.67a |
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(2)11129.O.67a |