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[Christmas display in grand court of John Wanamaker department store, Philadelphia) [graphic].
[Christmas display in grand court of John Wanamaker department store, Philadelphia) [graphic].
[Stevens-Cogdell and Sanders-Venning family portrait collection]
[Stevens-Cogdell and Sanders-Venning family portrait collection]
Wanamaker's new building operation, Jan[uar]y. 6th, 1909 [graphic]
Wanamaker's new building operation, Jan[uar]y. 6th, 1909 [graphic]
Wanamakers, 5 mo. 1899. Market St. Front.
Wanamakers, 5 mo. 1899. Market St. Front.
[Stevens-Cogdell/Sanders-Venning family photographs]
[Stevens-Cogdell/Sanders-Venning family photographs]
[Architectural drawing of the front elevation of Strawbridge & Clothier, 8th and Market Streets, Philadelphia] [graphic]
[Architectural drawing of the front elevation of Strawbridge & Clothier, 8th and Market Streets, Philadelphia] [graphic]
[J.H.R. Richelderfer, manufacturer of gent's fine shirts & collars, 1032 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia] [graphic]
[J.H.R. Richelderfer, manufacturer of gent's fine shirts & collars, 1032 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia] [graphic]
[First floor plan of John Wanamaker's grand depot, 1887] [graphic].
[First floor plan of John Wanamaker's grand depot, 1887] [graphic].
What makes these children look so queer? Why do they awkward all appear? The reason is, they are arrayed in clothing that is badly made. [graphic] / Awkward no more these boys appear. No longer look these children queer. And do you ask the reason why?-The
What makes these children look so queer? Why do they awkward all appear? The reason is, they are arrayed in clothing that is badly made. [graphic] / Awkward no more these boys appear. No longer look these children queer. And do you ask the reason why?-The
John Wanamaker's grand depot [graphic].
John Wanamaker's grand depot [graphic].
United States Laboratory 1800, Arsenal Grays Ferry Road, 1882. [graphic] / B. R. Evans.
United States Laboratory 1800, Arsenal Grays Ferry Road, 1882. [graphic] / B. R. Evans.
Godey's lady's book for 1881, : will contain a complete novel in every number and every number will be complete in itself. Subscription price, only $2 per year For a period of more than fifty years this magazine has been a favorite with the American peopl
Godey's lady's book for 1881, : will contain a complete novel in every number and every number will be complete in itself. Subscription price, only $2 per year For a period of more than fifty years this magazine has been a favorite with the American peopl
[Unidentified African American man with a dog]
[Unidentified African American man with a dog]
S.W. corner 8th & Chestnut Street, 1851. [graphic] / B.R. Evans.
S.W. corner 8th & Chestnut Street, 1851. [graphic] / B.R. Evans.
North side of Chestnut St., extending from Sixth to Seventh St., 1851. [graphic] / B.R. Evans del.
North side of Chestnut St., extending from Sixth to Seventh St., 1851. [graphic] / B.R. Evans del.
John B. Stetson & Co., manufacturers of fine fur soft and stiff felt hats, Philadelphia. : [graphic] Office and salesroom, 1746-62 North 4th St. Philadelphia. Salesroom, 546 Broadway, New York. Phototype [by] F. Gutekunst.
John B. Stetson & Co., manufacturers of fine fur soft and stiff felt hats, Philadelphia. : [graphic] Office and salesroom, 1746-62 North 4th St. Philadelphia. Salesroom, 546 Broadway, New York. Phototype [by] F. Gutekunst.
Centennial Circular 1876.
Centennial Circular 1876.
Brown & Magee, manufacturers, 708 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia [graphic].
Brown & Magee, manufacturers, 708 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia [graphic].
Philadelphia, Paris & New-York fashions, for spring & summer of 1864. Published and sold by F. Mahan, no. 911, Chestnut Street, Philadelphia.
Philadelphia, Paris & New-York fashions, for spring & summer of 1864. Published and sold by F. Mahan, no. 911, Chestnut Street, Philadelphia.
Asher M. Childs clothes renovating establishment, No. 145 N. 9th St. [graphic] : Old clothes made to look equal to new, by cleaning or dyeing without taking a part. Also repairing, and altering done to the latest fashions. All work done in a superior mann
Asher M. Childs clothes renovating establishment, No. 145 N. 9th St. [graphic] : Old clothes made to look equal to new, by cleaning or dyeing without taking a part. Also repairing, and altering done to the latest fashions. All work done in a superior mann
H.G. Clagston, 806 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, manufacturer of military and naval goods. [graphic] : Corps badges- - - Army of the Potomac.
H.G. Clagston, 806 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, manufacturer of military and naval goods. [graphic] : Corps badges- - - Army of the Potomac.
Mrs. S. A. Lingle, 734 Spring Garden St. [graphic].
Mrs. S. A. Lingle, 734 Spring Garden St. [graphic].
Union Umbrella Store, : 777 South 2d St. below German, lower side, Philadelphia. Having opened a new store, and taken the advantage of the hard times, by making my purchases exclusively for cash, I know I can sell my goods twenty per cent. cheaper than th
Union Umbrella Store, : 777 South 2d St. below German, lower side, Philadelphia. Having opened a new store, and taken the advantage of the hard times, by making my purchases exclusively for cash, I know I can sell my goods twenty per cent. cheaper than th
[Portrait of an unidentified, bearded man, head tilted slightly to his left.]
[Portrait of an unidentified, bearded man, head tilted slightly to his left.]
Chestnut Street from Seventh to Sixth, (north side). [graphic].
Chestnut Street from Seventh to Sixth, (north side). [graphic].
Baxter's panoramic business directory of Philadelphia. Chestnut Street from Seventh to Eighth, (south side). [graphic].
Baxter's panoramic business directory of Philadelphia. Chestnut Street from Seventh to Eighth, (south side). [graphic].
[Bootmaker with a boot on the table beside him.]
[Bootmaker with a boot on the table beside him.]
Thos. W. Mattson, 402 Market Street, one door above Fourth Street, south side. The most extensive trunk & carpet bag manufacturer in Philadelphia. [graphic] / Mumford & Haas sc.
Thos. W. Mattson, 402 Market Street, one door above Fourth Street, south side. The most extensive trunk & carpet bag manufacturer in Philadelphia. [graphic] / Mumford & Haas sc.
Joseph Ripka's mills. Manayunk 21st Ward Philadelphia. Manufacturer of all description of plain and fancy cottonades for men & boy's clothing warehouse 32 So Front St. [graphic] / Lith. of W. H. Rease N.E. cor. 4th & Chesnut.
Joseph Ripka's mills. Manayunk 21st Ward Philadelphia. Manufacturer of all description of plain and fancy cottonades for men & boy's clothing warehouse 32 So Front St. [graphic] / Lith. of W. H. Rease N.E. cor. 4th & Chesnut.
[McAllister & Brother, opticians, 728 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia] [graphic] / A. Bigot, del.
[McAllister & Brother, opticians, 728 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia] [graphic] / A. Bigot, del.
Jones & Co. of the crescent one price clothing store, No. 200 Market Street, above 6th Phila.
Jones & Co. of the crescent one price clothing store, No. 200 Market Street, above 6th Phila.
[Bnjn. Swain, umbrella & parasol manufactory billhead.] [graphic] / Joseph Henry Byram.
[Bnjn. Swain, umbrella & parasol manufactory billhead.] [graphic] / Joseph Henry Byram.
McAllister & Co. at the old established stand No. 48 Chestnut Street : third door above Second St., Philadelphia. Have always for sale a great variety of spectacles, ... They have also for sale mathematical instruments, ... Spy glasses, ... Microscopes, .
McAllister & Co. at the old established stand No. 48 Chestnut Street : third door above Second St., Philadelphia. Have always for sale a great variety of spectacles, ... They have also for sale mathematical instruments, ... Spy glasses, ... Microscopes, .
[Portrait of an unidentified couple.]
[Portrait of an unidentified couple.]
South view. Looking towards Navy Yard, Southwark and Moyamensing.
South view. Looking towards Navy Yard, Southwark and Moyamensing.
Wm. H. Horstmann & Sons No. 51, North Third Street Philadelphia, manufacturers and importers of military goods, coach laces, & fringes, epaulettes, swords, sashes, buttons, laces, chapeaux, pistols, holsters, saddle-cloths, banners, flags, embroideries, &
Wm. H. Horstmann & Sons No. 51, North Third Street Philadelphia, manufacturers and importers of military goods, coach laces, & fringes, epaulettes, swords, sashes, buttons, laces, chapeaux, pistols, holsters, saddle-cloths, banners, flags, embroideries, &
Great Central Depot, southwest corner of 7th and Market Streets. [graphic].
Great Central Depot, southwest corner of 7th and Market Streets. [graphic].
The Philadelphia fashions & tailors' archetypes. / Published by Samuel A. Ward & Asahel F. Ward. July, 1849. No. 62 Walnut Street, S.W. corner of Third and Walnut Streets. Philadelphia, Penn.
The Philadelphia fashions & tailors' archetypes. / Published by Samuel A. Ward & Asahel F. Ward. July, 1849. No. 62 Walnut Street, S.W. corner of Third and Walnut Streets. Philadelphia, Penn.
Two of the killers. [graphic].
Two of the killers. [graphic].
Algernon Roberts, 1828-1868. Age about 21. Pencoyd
Algernon Roberts, 1828-1868. Age about 21. Pencoyd
Oliver Brooks, wholesale and retail, hat, cap & fancy fur warehouse
Oliver Brooks, wholesale and retail, hat, cap & fancy fur warehouse
[Elsie Todd]
[Elsie Todd]
Philadelphia fashions, spring & summer 1845, by S. A. & A. F. Ward no. 62 Walnut St.
Philadelphia fashions, spring & summer 1845, by S. A. & A. F. Ward no. 62 Walnut St.
[Fashion print showing a couple attired in Quaker costume]
[Fashion print showing a couple attired in Quaker costume]
Charles Oakford's hat & cap store, wholesale & retail, No. 104, Chesnut [sic] Street, Philadelphia.
Charles Oakford's hat & cap store, wholesale & retail, No. 104, Chesnut [sic] Street, Philadelphia.
Philadelphia fashions, 1837. [graphic] / C.
Philadelphia fashions, 1837. [graphic] / C.
Philadelphia Arcade. Joseph L. Moore, dealer in fancy & staple dry goods, corner of Pine & Water Streets New-York. [graphic] : Having established a branch in the Arcade south front, and fitted up his store with a separate apartment for selling at whole sa
Philadelphia Arcade. Joseph L. Moore, dealer in fancy & staple dry goods, corner of Pine & Water Streets New-York. [graphic] : Having established a branch in the Arcade south front, and fitted up his store with a separate apartment for selling at whole sa
French millinery, and fancy dress making establishment, / by Madame Gaubert, (from Paris,) No. 80 Walnut Street, first door below Fourth.
French millinery, and fancy dress making establishment, / by Madame Gaubert, (from Paris,) No. 80 Walnut Street, first door below Fourth.
Life in Philadelphia.
Life in Philadelphia. "Good evening Miss..." [graphic] / Monsr. [Clay], fec.
Promenade in Washington Square. [graphic].
Promenade in Washington Square. [graphic].
Charles C. Watson & Sons, 92 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia [graphic] / C.G.C., sc.
Charles C. Watson & Sons, 92 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia [graphic] / C.G.C., sc.
Costume des Quakers
Costume des Quakers
The Philadelphia dandies. A group of fashionables.
The Philadelphia dandies. A group of fashionables. "Shoot folly as it flies." [graphic] / Kensett, sculp.
A List of the prices of boots and shoes, &c. : as agreed to by the master cordwainers of the city and liberties of Philadelphia, at a meeting held the 8th November, 1790.
A List of the prices of boots and shoes, &c. : as agreed to by the master cordwainers of the city and liberties of Philadelphia, at a meeting held the 8th November, 1790.
John Kean, on the corner of Market and Third Streets. : Philadelphia, [blank] 1783. [blank] bought of John Kean,
John Kean, on the corner of Market and Third Streets. : Philadelphia, [blank] 1783. [blank] bought of John Kean,
A macaroni in a morning dress in the park. [graphic] :
A macaroni in a morning dress in the park. [graphic] :
The Southwark macaroni. [graphic]
The Southwark macaroni. [graphic]
The simpling macaroni. [graphic] : Like Soland-goose from frozen zone I wander, on shallow banks grows fat, Sol*****.
The simpling macaroni. [graphic] : Like Soland-goose from frozen zone I wander, on shallow banks grows fat, Sol*****.
The farmer macaroni. [graphic] : E'en farmers dress & mount their ponies, and all alike are macaronies.
The farmer macaroni. [graphic] : E'en farmers dress & mount their ponies, and all alike are macaronies.