Fashion advertisement containing two panelled scenes of 15 elegantly attired men, women, and children in a parlor and outdoor setting. Upper panel shows the parlor scene. To the left, a man attired in a cloak converses with a man attired in an evening suit. In the center, a man attired in a suit, showing his back, and resting his foot and cane on a foot pillow talks to a man and woman seated in chairs in front of a fireplace. The seated man wears a checkered vest and pants and the woman wears a day dress and frilly cap. To the right, a man in a suit and a man wearing a cape talk. Three of the men hold top hats and five wear facial hair. Also includes vases and mosaic carpeting. Lower panel shows the outdoor scene. To the left, a man in an overcoat and top hat converses with a man attired in a hunting outfit and derby and holding a rifle. In the center, two men in overcoats, striped pants, and top hats, stand showing their backs. In the right, two men in overcoats and top hats, a boy in a suit, and a woman in a riding habit convene. In the background, a "View of S.A. & A.F. Wards Publication Office" at "62" Walnut Street is visible. Pedestrians walk past the building adorned with signage "Philada Fashion & Tailors Archtypes" and "T. Sinclair Lithogy." Four of the men have some facial hair and some wear gloves. Key numbered 1-7 and 8-15 printed above and below the image., Philadelphia on Stone, Atwater Kent Museum: 40.14.63/02
Creator
Weaver, Matthias S., 1815 or 16-1847, artist
Date
[ca. 1843]
Location
Atwater Kent Museum | Print Department AKM AKM 40.14.63/02, Atwater Kent Museum | Print Department AKM 40.14.63/02 detail