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Creator Taylor, Frank H. (Frank Hamilton), 1846-1927
Title The Inasmuch Mission
Date ca. 1922
Description Reproduction of a drawing of a busy street scene with the four-story "Inasmuch Mission Men's Hotel and Restaurant" at 1019 Locust Street, Philadelphia. Completed in 1913, the mission house, the exterior resembling a warehouse, rehabilitated "fallen" men through religious and social services. Scene includes views of the nearby markets adorned with awnings under which shopper, including an African American and a chinese man, peruse displays, converse, and stand idle. A horse-drawn wagon and pedestrians traverse the street and an organ grinder with monkey entertains children standing on the sidewalk.
Notes No descriptive label found.
Taylor Catalog Number: 9
Is part of Frank H. Taylor Collection
Identifier Taylor - Case 11-6 [2717.F]