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Cathedral of Sts. Peter and Paul postcards. [graphic].
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Creator
Brightbill, George M., collector.
Contributor
Le Brun, Napoleon, 1821-1901, architect.
Notman, John, 1810-1865, architect.
Title
Cathedral of Sts. Peter and Paul postcards. [graphic].
Date
1900-1930
Physical Description
36 photomechanical prints (postcards): photolithograph; 9 x 15 cm.(3.5 x 5.5 in.)
Description
Depicts the front facade of the cathedral built 1846-1864. Exterior designs executed by John Notman, interior designs by Napoleon LeBrun. Also includes interior views of the nave and sanctuary.
Notes
Contains 22 postcards printed in color and 13 printed in black and white. Also includes 1 linen postcard.
Digitized with funding from a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012.
Subject
Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul (Philadelphia, Pa.)
Cathedrals -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia.
Geographic subject
Race Street (Philadelphia, Pa.) -- 1713-1745.
Genre
Photomechanical prints -- Color -- 1900-1930.
Photomechanical prints -- 1900-1910.
Postcards -- 1900-1930.
Associated name
Le Brun, Napoleon, 1821-1901, architect.
Associated name
Notman, John, 1810-1865, architect.
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia| Print Department| Brightbill postcards [Churches - Cathedral of Sts. Peter and Paul - 48]
Accession number
Brightbill 48
048-a01-b
048-a06-b
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