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Title Pinkerton, E. J. (Edward J.)
Description Edward J. Pinkerton, partner in Pinkerton, Wagner & McGuigan, was a Philadelphia lithographer active in the 1840s. Pinkerton's earliest known lithographic work, including illustrations for Huddy & Duval's "U.S. Military Magazine" as well as "Ladies' Garland," was as an artist in the establishment of P. S. Duval between 1840 and 1842.
Between 1842 and 1843, Pinkerton began to publish his own lithographs and his "spirited sketch" of Pope Pius VII was favorably advertised in the "Philadelphia Inquirer" (October 31, 1842). He also worked at the establishment of Thomas Sinclair (101 Chestnut Street) before starting his own firm at 100 Chestnut Street in 1843. By 1844 his former Duval colleague Thomas Wagner as well as John McGuigan entered the firm operated as Pinkerton, Wagner & McGuigan 1844-1845. The firm predominately produced book and periodical illustrations as well as experimented early with chromolithography. Following his departure from the partnership, Pinkerton remained in the printing trade. He relocated to Lancaster, Pa. by 1855 where he operated a job printing business and published 'The Pathfinder" with John Huber.
Is part of Philadelphia on Stone Biographical Dictionary of Lithographers
References See Duval, P. S.; Pinkerton, Wagner & McGuigan; and Sinclair, Thomas.
Call number Philadelphia on Stone Biographical Dictionary of Lithographers
Bibliographic citation Groce & Wallace, 507
Last, 156
Library Company of Philadelphia research file
Philadelphia Business & City Directories, 1843-1845 (intermittently)
WWWAA, 2613