Theo. Leonhardt & Son. Commercial lithography. 324 Chestnut St. Philadelphia
Theo. Leonhardt & Son
still image
Graphic
Souvenirs -- 1870-1880
Fliers (Printed matter) -- 1870-1880
Portrait prints -- 1870-1880
pau
Philadelphia
Theo. Leonhardt & Son
May 1, 1876
1876
monographic
eng
1 print: lithograph printed in brown ink; overall 29 x 44 cm.(11.5 x 17 in.)
Souvenir flier in commemoration of the Centennial Exhibition and the 25th anniversary of the lithographic firm started by Theodore Leonhardt in 1851. Contains a montage of vignettes representing the work of the studio, including views of exhibition buildings and city landmarks. Views depict Memorial Hall, Masonic Temple, Academy of Fine Arts, Horticultural Hall, Independence Hall, Pennsylvania University, Girard College, and City Public Buildings (i.e., City Hall). Also includes "Birds-Eye View Centennial International Exhibition" (center), bust-length vignette portraits of George Washington and President Grant, the seal of the city, and a banner reading Theo. Leonhardt & Son. 324 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia. 1851.1876. Most of the views also show street and pedestrian traffic. Vignettes separated by borders comprised of ornate details, graphics representing modes of the arts, and cameo portraits of a Native American, soldier, sailor, and farmer. The Leonhardt lithographic studio was renamed following the partnership between Leonhardt and his son Arno circa 1874 and the firm remained in operation until the early 20th century. The Centennial Exhibition of 1876 celebrated the centennial of the United States through an international exhibition of industry, agriculture, and art in West Fairmount Park.
Not in Wainwright.
Cover contains pictorial design.
Promotional text printed on cover: We take the liberty in presenting you this souvenir as a memento of the Nations One hundredth Birthday and our Twenty-fifth Anniversary, calling your attention to our varied Specimens in the line of Commercial Lithography. Our experience in this quarter of a century enabled us to Study the Wants of the Commercial World at large, and as we have always been striving to produce the Best Work, we leave it to your own judgement [sic] to convince yourself by personal inspection. We remain Respectfully Yours, Theo. Leonhardt & Son. Philadelphia, May 1st 1876.
Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson)
1822-1885
Portraits
Washington, George
1732-1799
Portraits
City Hall (Philadelphia, Pa.)
Girard College
Independence Hall
Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts
Theo. Leonhardt & Son
University of Pennsylvania
Centennial Exhibition (1876 : Philadelphia, Pa.)
Buildings
Lithographers
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Masonic buildings
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Lithographs
1870-1880
Historical Society of Pennsylvania
HSP Tradecard Collection - L - May 1, 1876
Historical Society of Pennsylvania
HSP Tradecard Collection - L - May 1, 1876 - verso
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