Engraved invitation with script lettering from George and Emma Childs to Ferdinand J. Dreer. George W. Childs (1829-1894) was a publisher who co-owned the Public Ledger newspaper. Ferdinand J. Dreer (1812-1902) was a Philadelphia goldsmith, jeweler, and autograph collector. Charles Kingsley (1819-1875) was the Canon of Westminster Abbey and a novelist who toured America in 1874. Rose Georgina Kingsley was the eldest daughter of Charles and an author of several books., Title and date from item., Part of title written in manuscript: 1874., Gift of David Doret, 2019., See related invitations to Ferdinand J. Dreer [P.2019.64.7-8; P.2019.64.10-15].
Date
1874
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Doret and Mitchell Collection – Ephemera [P.2019.64.9]
