Details
Creator Theo. Leonhardt & Son.
Title Theo. Leonhardt & Son. Commercial lithography. 324 Chestnut St. Philadelphia. [graphic] : Headquarters for bonds, certificates of stock, diplomas, show cards, checks, notes, drafts, cards, bills & letter-heads. The finest steam lithographic printing. Bird's eye views of Centennial grounds on letter headings for sale. Over.
Publisher Philadelphia: Theo. Leonhardt & Son
Date c1875
Physical Description 1 print: chromolithograph; 9 x 14 cm.(3.25 x 5.5 in.)
Description Tradecard containing a montage of views of "International Exhibition" buildings. Depicts Agricultural Hall, Horticultural Hall, Memorial Building (Art Gallery), Woman's Pavillion, Jury Pavillion, Machinery Hall, and Main Building. Other pictorial elements include garland and an American eagle and shield. The 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.
Notes Not in Wainwright.
Printed above the title: Theo. Leonhardt. Established in 1851. Arno Leonhardt.
Philadelphia on Stone
POSA 97
Historical Society of Pennsylvania: Tradecard Collection - L - 1875
Subject Theo. Leonhardt & Son.
Centennial Exhibition (1876 : Philadelphia, Pa.) -- Buildings.
Lithographers -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia.
Chromolithographs -- 1870-1880.
Genre Tradecards -- 1870-1880.
Location Historical Society of Pennsylvania | HSP Tradecard Collection - L - 1875
Historical Society of Pennsylvania | HSP Tradecard Collection - L - 1875 - verso