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Academy of Natural Science postcards. [graphic].
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Creator
Brightbill, George M., collector.
Contributor
Windrim, James H. 1840-1919, architect.
Title
Academy of Natural Science postcards. [graphic].
Date
1905-1911
Physical Description
4 photomechanical prints (postcards): photolithographs; 9 x 15 cm.(3.5 x 5.5 in.)
Description
Contains views of the Academy of Natural Sciences built 1868 after designs by James Hamilton Windrim. Images depict the exterior of the museum before major renovations and additions, and an interior view of the Audubon bird hall.
Notes
Contains 2 postcards printed in color and 2 printed in black and white.
Sheet numbers: 27A01A and 27B01A.
Digitized with funding from a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012.
Subject
Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia.
Natural history museums -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia.
Geographic subject
Race Street (Philadelphia, Pa.) -- 1900 block.
Genre
Photomechanical prints -- Color -- 1900-1920.
Photomechanical prints -- 1900-1920.
Postcards -- 1900-1920.
Associated name
Windrim, James H. (James Hamilton), 1840-1919, architect.
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia| Print Department| Brightbill postcards [Buildings - Miscellaneous - 27]
Accession number
Brightbill 27
027-a01a-b
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