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Franklin Institute of Science postcards. [graphic].
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Contributor
Fraser, James Earle, 1876-1953, sculptor.
Windrim, John T. 1866-1934, architect.
Title
Franklin Institute of Science postcards. [graphic].
Date
ca. 1940
Physical Description
2 photomechanical prints (postcards): photolithograph, color; 9 x 15 cm.(3.5 x 5.5 in.)
Description
Exterior views of the Franklin Institute building constructed 1929-1931 after designs by John Torrey Windrim. Includes the Benjamin Franklin Memorial in the foreground, designed by James Earle Fraser in 1938.
Notes
Divided backs. Text on verso.
Digitized with funding from a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012.
Subject
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790 -- Statues.
Franklin Institute (Philadelphia, Pa.). Science Museum and Planetarium
Science museums -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia.
Geographic subject
Benjamin Franklin Parkway (Philadelphia, Pa.) -- 2600-2698.
Genre
Photomechanical prints -- Color -- 1930-1940.
Postcards -- 1930-1940.
Associated name
Fraser, James Earle, 1876-1953, sculptor.
Associated name
Windrim, John T. (John Torrey), 1866-1934, architect.
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia| Print Department| LCP postcards - Museums - [P.9441.22 - 23]
Accession number
P.9441.22
P.9441.23
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