Brolasky vault, Laurel Hill Cemetery
R. Newell & Son
Notman, John
1810-1865
architect
still image
Graphic
Stereographs -- 1870-1880
Albumen prints -- 1870-1880
pau
Philadelphia
PA. Philadelphia
Published by R. Newell & Son, photographers
ca. 1875
1875
monographic
eng
1 photographic print : albumen on stereograph mount; 9 x 18 cm.(3.5 x 7 in.)
Shows the vault of dry-goods merchant and real estate magnate Simon Brolasky in the cemetery built 1836-1839 after the designs of John Notman at 3822 Ridge Avenue. Vault adorned with two sculptures of female figures.
Label on verso listing over sixty cemetery and volunteer fire department views published by the firm.
Grey mount with rounded corners.
Newell & Son, a partnership between Robert and his son Henry, was active from around 1870 until 1897 and the death of the elder Newell
Brolasky, Simon
1804-1881
Tomb
Laurel Hill Cemetery (Philadelphia, Pa.)
Tombs & sepulchral monuments
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Ridge Avenue (Philadelphia, Pa.)
3822
P.9299.24 (James)
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stereo - Newell - Cemeteries [P.9299.24]
Cemetery Views
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