DANIEL CAMPBELL'S TRIP TO ENGLAND.
Title
DANIEL CAMPBELL'S TRIP TO ENGLAND.
Description
My name is Daniel Campbell, I live in Argyle (9 vs.) Publ. De Marsan (4).
The American Silk Grower's Guide
Title
The American Silk Grower's Guide
Creator
Kenrick, William, creator
Date
1839
Location
zin 1356
Fables of Flora
Title
Fables of Flora
Creator
Edgarton, Miss S. C., creator
Date
1844
Location
zin 1219
Poetical works of Reginald Heber
Title
Poetical works of Reginald Heber
Creator
Heber, Reginald, creator
Date
1841
Location
Am 1841 Heb
BATTLE HYMN OF THE VIRGINIA SOLDIER!
Title
BATTLE HYMN OF THE VIRGINIA SOLDIER!
Description
Father of earth and heaven! I call thy name (4 vs.) Pink paper; double-line border. 20.5 x 9 cm. (cropped)
Passionate Woman.
Title
Passionate Woman.
Description
A woman holds a tea pot over her head to throw it., Text: In Hymen's noose to hang myself, / My earnest only wish is, / But I'd ne'er wed one who when mad, / Would break my head and dishes., Provenance: McAllister, John A. (John Allister), 1822-1896, collector.
Date
[between 1840 and 1880?]
Tupper's proverbial philosophy : a book of thoughts and arguments, originally treated. Also, a thousand lines, and other poems.
Title
Tupper's proverbial philosophy : a book of thoughts and arguments, originally treated. Also, a thousand lines, and other poems.
Creator
Tupper, Martin Farquhar, creator
Date
1848
Location
Am 1848 Tupper
OUR COUNTRY'S FLAG.
Title
OUR COUNTRY'S FLAG.
Description
"God bless our Stars forever (1 vs.) Blue ink; figure of Liberty with flag, col. 11.2 x 8 cm.
The beauties and deformities of tobacco-using; or, its ludicrous and its solemn realities
Title
The beauties and deformities of tobacco-using; or, its ludicrous and its solemn realities
Creator
Coles, L. B., creator
Date
1851
Location
Am 1851 Col
Song sheet headpiece 204
Title
Song sheet headpiece 204
Description
Sample image scanned from: Wolf 135, One of 297 song sheet headpiece designs identified by Edwin Wolf in his bibliography, American Song Sheets, Slip Ballads and Poetical Broadsides Collection, 1850-1870: A Catalogue of the Collection of the Library Company of Philadelphia (Philadelphia: Library Company of Philadelphia, 1963).
Thoughts on the poets
Title
Thoughts on the poets
Creator
Tuckerman, creator
Date
1846
Location
Am 1846 Tucke
THE LAST ROSE OF SUMMER.
Title
THE LAST ROSE OF SUMMER.
Description
'Tis the last rose of summer (3 vs.), Variant: a. Print. Andrews; with Astley's imprint added. Andrews ivy border. 23.9 x 15.2 cm., Variant: b. Publ. De Marsan (4). De Marsan fountain border. 24.6 x 16.1 cm., Variant: c. Adv: 500 Illustrated Ballads [publ.] Magnus (2). Letter paper; blue ink; hdpc. Magnus 253a, col. 20.3 x 12.6 cm., Variant: d. [As above;] but with illustration of a rose in place of word in title; Letter paper; single-line border; hdpc. Magnus 256, col. 20.4 x 12.7 cm., Variant: e. [As above;] with adv: Ten illustrated Songs, publ. Magnus (1). 20.4 x 12.7 cm.
Hortus Inclusus. Messages from the Wood to the Garden
Title
Hortus Inclusus. Messages from the Wood to the Garden
Creator
Ruskin, John, creator
Date
1887
Location
zin 1454
The Works of Samuel Johnson
Title
The Works of Samuel Johnson
Creator
Murphy, Arthur, creator
Date
1834
Location
zin 1494 v.1
Every Body's Toast Book, and Convivial Companion
Title
Every Body's Toast Book, and Convivial Companion
Date
1851
Location
zin 1581
[Portrait of an unidentified, young man with upswept hair]
Title
[Portrait of an unidentified, young man with upswept hair]
Description
Hand colored pale pink on cheeks., Cased photographs retrospective conversion project., Pad: Red velvet with central floral motif., Mat: Oval., Case: Leather. Central medalion surrounded by curving scrolls. Same design on verso.
Date
ca. 1852
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Cased photos [P.2005.1.4]
Moonlight on the Lake.
Title
Moonlight on the Lake.
Description
Come away, come away (3 vs.) Publ. Johnson (2); By sending Johnson 60 cents, he will send you the Music for this Song by return mail; adv: Johnson's Cheap Printing Office, No. 7 North Tenth Street, Philadelphia, publishes the following: handkerchief flirtation - model love letter, etc. 20 x 12 cm.
A Child's Nurse.
Title
A Child's Nurse.
Description
A child's nurse holds an infant, and a young boy stands next to her and waves. She wears an apron, bonnet, and dress, and she sticks out her tongue., Text: A gay jolly soldier I always delight in, / He's ready for dancing, or singing, or fighting; / But when ladies essay it, I firmly decline, / As I see you have joined the infant-ry line., Provenance: McAllister, John A. (John Allister), 1822-1896, collector.
Date
[between 1840 and 1880?]
Antonio, Joseph
Title
Antonio, Joseph
Description
Joseph Antonio, born in Portugal around 1812, was a Philadelphia purveyor of printers materials at 403 Library Street, near Lehman & Bolton (418 Library Street). He lived at 438 Federal Street during the 1870s and with his wife Mary, and children John and Elizabeth by 1880.
Date
b. ca. 1812
Location
Philadelphia on Stone Biographical Dictionary of Lithographers
MEMORY OF THE DEAD. "WHO FEARS TO SPEAK OF NINETY-EIGHT? "
Title
MEMORY OF THE DEAD. "WHO FEARS TO SPEAK OF NINETY-EIGHT? "
Description
Who fears to speak of Ninety-Eight (6 vs.) Headed: "Fenian War Echoes"; Music obtained of Daly's (2). A-J border. 20.4 x 13 cm. (cropped)
Bibelots and Curios: A Manual for Collectors, with a Glossary of Technical Terms
Title
Bibelots and Curios: A Manual for Collectors, with a Glossary of Technical Terms
Creator
Vors, Frederic, creator
Date
1879
Location
zin 1187
COLORED CAVALIER.
Title
COLORED CAVALIER.
Description
Oh! listen a while, a story I will tell (3 vs. and chor.), Variant: a. [Publ.] De Marsan (4). De Marsan trapper border, col.; cop: 1860, H. De Marsan SDN.Y. 25 x 16.5 cm., Variant: b. Sheet no. 718; as sung by Frank Sinclair - Ethiopian Comedian; publ. Wrigley (1). Wrigley Pat and Mike border. 24.6 x 15.5 cm.
FREE and EASY STILL.
Title
FREE and EASY STILL.
Description
I'm the lad that's free and easy (7 vs. and chor.) Print. Andrews; with Astley's imprint added. T. o. border. 24.5 x 15 cm.
Ha, ha! don't you think you're brave?
Title
Ha, ha! don't you think you're brave?
Description
A Union calvalryman rides a donkey. He has a sword and spurs. The valentine suggests that his appearance does not match his abilities., Text: Ha, ha! don't you think you're brave? / No officer e'er looked bolder / But, all who march with you, / Think the asses head should be upon your shoulder., Provenance: McAllister, John A. (John Allister), 1822-1896, collector.
Date
[1861-1865?]
I WOULD NOT DIE IN SPRING. PARODY ON "I WOULD NOT DIE IN SPRING-TIME".
Title
I WOULD NOT DIE IN SPRING. PARODY ON "I WOULD NOT DIE IN SPRING-TIME".
Description
I would not die in spring-time (4 vs.) Sheet no. 1181; publ. Wrigley (1). Wrigley Ethiopian border. 24 x 15 cm.
The illustrated American biography : containing correct portraits and brief notices of the principal actors in American history
Title
The illustrated American biography : containing correct portraits and brief notices of the principal actors in American history
Creator
Jones, A. D. (Abner Dumont), creator
Date
1853-1855
Location
Am 1855 Jon
Postcard Collection
Title
Postcard Collection
Description
Collection of postcards depicting Philadelphia businesses, institutions, landmarks, historic residences, and neighborhoods, ca. 1890-ca.1950.
THAT'S WHAT'S THE MATTER. NO. 2.
Title
THAT'S WHAT'S THE MATTER. NO. 2.
Description
If down South they'd hear to reason (4 vs. and chor.) Air: Wait for the Wagon., Variant: a. As Sung by Tony Pastor; 2nd song; ["That's What's The Matter] No. 3."; publ. De Marsan (3). De Marsan comic heads border. 25.3 x 16.8 cm., Variant: b. Written and sung by Tony Pastor; sheet no. 1059; publ. Wrigley (1); [with THE LITTLE BLACKSMITH on recto.] Wrigley kissing cupids border. 25 x 14.3 cm.
The way to do good: or The Christian character mature. : The sequel to the Young Christian and Corner-stone
Title
The way to do good: or The Christian character mature. : The sequel to the Young Christian and Corner-stone
Creator
Abbott, creator
Date
1836
Location
Am 1836 Abbott
ASSU Illustration 6391
Title
ASSU Illustration 6391
Description
Block numbered in one place: 6391, also 1278 on small adhesive label on back of block., Image of a girl inside a gated yard watching a man, a boy, and a girl ride down the street on horses; buildings are visible in the background., Back of block obscured by pasted-down paper.
Date
[s.a.]
Location
ASSU Woodblocks -- Box 27
Personal and military history of philip kearny
Title
Personal and military history of philip kearny
Creator
De Peyster, John Watts, creator
Date
1869
Location
Am 1869 De Pey
St. James Church of Kingsessing postcards
Title
St. James Church of Kingsessing postcards
Description
Exterior views of ivy-covered facade of church built in 1762 as a Swedish Lutheran church after designs by architect Thomas Webb Richards. It became an Episcopal church in 1810., Contains 1 postcard printed in color and 1 printed in black and white., Divided backs., Accession numbers: P.9048.91 and P.9049.90., Digitized with funding from a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012.
Date
ca. 1910
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department LCP postcards - Religion - [various]
The New York book of poetry
Title
The New York book of poetry
Date
1837
Location
Am 1837 New
School of Industrial Art of Penn. Museum, Philadelphia, Pa
Title
School of Industrial Art of Penn. Museum, Philadelphia, Pa
Description
Exterior view of front facade of the Pennsylvania Museum School of Industrial Art built 1824-1826 after designs by John Haviland., Numbered 3128 on recto., Also identified as Dorrance Hamilton Hall., Sheet number: 153B05., Undivided back., Digitized with funding from a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012.
Creator
Brightbill, George M., collector.
Date
ca. 1905
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Brightbill postcards [Schools - Miscellaneous - 153]
The loves of the angels
Title
The loves of the angels
Creator
Moore, Thomas, creator
Date
1850
Location
Am 1850 Moore
The great metropolis, or New York
Title
The great metropolis, or New York
Date
[1845]
Location
Am 1845 Gre
ASSU Illustration 6485
Title
ASSU Illustration 6485
Description
Block numbered in seven places (two imprinted, five written): 6485., Image of a girl and a boy leaning over an animal, likely a dog, lying on the ground; there are trees and a house or cabin in the background., “V.W. & Co. [i.e., Vanderburgh, Wells & Co., boxwood dealers] 18 Dutch St. N.Y.” – Back of block., “Harsh words” – Inscribed on side of block.
Date
[s.a.]
Location
ASSU Woodblocks -- Box 13
PRESIDENT LINCOLN'S FAVORITE POEM.
Title
PRESIDENT LINCOLN'S FAVORITE POEM.
Description
Oh! why should the spirit of mortal be proud (12 vs.), Variant: a. With comma at end of title; publ. Auner (5). Mourning border; eagle with shield, flags and motto E Pluribus Unum. 22 x 12 cm., Variant: b. Copied by F. B. Carpenter, while our Lamented Chief was reciting it; April 21, 1865; publ. Johnson (2). Mourning border. 18 x 9.2 cm.
CHANGE OF SONG OF THE PRESENT TIMES.
Title
CHANGE OF SONG OF THE PRESENT TIMES.
Description
This world's seen many changes, sirs, since it was first created (6 vs.) Air—"Bow, wow, wow." Headed: "Zieber's Popular Editions"; adv. above title: Wholesale agents: T. M. Scroggy (1) and H. K. Logan; by John L. Zieber; publ. Zieber; adv: Buy Yellow Tom
[Unidentified church.]
Title
[Unidentified church.]
Description
Exterior view of front facade and side of church., Sheet number: 50B15., Divided back., Digitized with funding from a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012.
Creator
Brightbill, George M., collector.
Date
ca. 1910
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Brightbill postcards [Churches - Miscellaneous - 50]
Home scenes and heart studies
Title
Home scenes and heart studies
Creator
Aguilar, Grace, creator
Date
1855
Location
Am 1855 Aguilar
Lawton, Francis
Title
Lawton, Francis
Description
Francis Lawton, born ca. 1835 in Pennsylvania, worked as a lithographer in Philadelphia from the late 1850s to early 1870s, including under the employ of P. S. Duval 1857-1859 (during his insolvency)., According to censuses, in 1860 Lawton resided with his wife Margaret (b. ca. 1826) and two children as a lithographer in Ward 11 with personal estate valued at $500. Lawton departed the trade by the 1880 census when he was listed as a salesmen. In 1900 his listed occupation was "calksman's files.", Lawton resided in North Philadelphia during his lithographic career, including 203 Jefferson Street (1857), 1528 North Fourth Street (1859), 1126/1128 Ogden Street (1863-1870), and Vernon Street near North Tenth Street (1871).
Date
b. ca. 1835
Location
Philadelphia on Stone Biographical Dictionary of Lithographers
An essay on calcareous manures
Title
An essay on calcareous manures
Creator
Ruffin, Edmund, creator
Date
1852
Location
Am 1852 Ruff
Little Willy
Title
Little Willy
Creator
Jay, William, Mrs., creator
Date
1850
Location
Am 1850 Jay
The life of George Washington
Title
The life of George Washington
Creator
Bancroft, Aaron, creator
Date
1847
Location
Am 1847 Banc
THE UNION FLAG TRIUMPHANT WAVES.
Title
THE UNION FLAG TRIUMPHANT WAVES.
Description
The Union Flag triumphant waves (7 vs.) Respectfully dedicated to the People of the United States; by C. H. Readel; Philadelphia, April 9th, 1865; publ. Johnson (2). Double-line border. 18.5 x 11.2 cm.
ASSU Illustration 5983
Title
ASSU Illustration 5983
Description
Block numbered in two places: 5983., Image of a man in European garb who appears to be watching a group of Native Americans, in a natural setting., “Brainerd [unintelligible] the [unintelligible] Indians” -- inscribed on side of block. [i.e. David Brainerd?], “N.J. Wemmer & Son. 215 Pear St. Phila.” -- stamped twice on back of block. Boxwood dealer Nelson J. Wemmer is listed at this address in Philadelphia city directories from 1861 to 1876.
Date
[between 1861 and 1876?]
Location
ASSU Woodblocks -- Box 10
MCCLELLAN and FREEDOM.
Title
MCCLELLAN and FREEDOM.
Description
Fes, we'll rally for the cause (5 vs. and chor.) Air:—"Battle Cry of Freedom." Headed: "A Campaign Song"; sheet no. 3; adv: McClellan Campaign Songster; [publ.] Mason and Co. T. o. border. 22.7 x 15.5 cm.
Prison life and reflections; or, A narrative of the arrest, trial, conviction, imprisonment, treatment, observations, reflections, and deliverance of Work, Burr, and Thompson...
Title
Prison life and reflections; or, A narrative of the arrest, trial, conviction, imprisonment, treatment, observations, reflections, and deliverance of Work, Burr, and Thompson...
Creator
Thompson, George, creator
Date
Hartford [Conn.]
Location
Am 1849 Thompson
The life and works of Robert Burns
Title
The life and works of Robert Burns
Creator
Burns, Robert, creator
Date
1852
Location
Am 1852 Burn

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