Interior views showing the altar during Christmas of the Roman Catholic church built 1851 after the designs of Joseph D. Koecker in North Philadelphia. Includes a large painting of the crucifixion behind the altar; other religious paintings; a garland decorated pulpit; pews; small altars adorned with several candles; and a man standing in the aisle of the church. One view also shows a service in progress., Title supplied by cataloguer., Attributed to McAllister & Brother., Contains stereographic prints mounted on yellow paper mounts with square corners, including one with a manuscript title and one accompanied by a label inscribed: St. Malachi Church, 11th above Master, Christmas Day 1860. Also contains one-half stereographic print mounted on paper., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook of views of Philadelphia., McAllister & Brother, opticians, a partnership between brothers William Y., John A., and Thomas H. McAllister, was active 1853-1865.
Creator
McAllister & Brother
Date
[December 25, 1860]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department stereo - McAllister & Bro. - Religion [(5)1322.F.40f, g & j], Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department cdv - McAllister & Bro. - Religion [(5)1322.F.40i]
