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Title: Theo. Leonhardt & Son. Commercial lithography. 324 Chestnut St. Philadelphia
Description: Souvenir flier in commemoration of the Centennial Exhibition and the 25th anniversary of the lithographic firm started by Theodore Leonhardt in 1851. Contains a montage of vignettes representing the work of the studio, including views of exhibition buildings and city landmarks. Views depict Memorial Hall, Masonic Temple, Academy of Fine Arts, Horticultural Hall, Independence Hall, Pennsylvania University, Girard College, and City Public Buildings (i.e., City Hall). Also includes "Birds-Eye View Centennial International Exhibition" (center), bust-length vignette portraits of George Washington and President Grant, the seal of the city, and a banner reading Theo. Leonhardt & Son. 324 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia. 1851.1876. Most of the views also show street and pedestrian traffic. Vignettes separated by borders comprised of ornate details, graphics representing modes of the arts, and cameo portraits of a Native American, soldier, sailor, and farmer. The Leonhardt lithographic studio was renamed following the partnership between Leonhardt and his son Arno circa 1874 and the firm remained in operation until the early 20th century. The Centennial Exhibition of 1876 celebrated the centennial of the United States through an international exhibition of industry, agriculture, and art in West Fairmount Park., Not in Wainwright., Cover contains pictorial design., Promotional text printed on cover: We take the liberty in presenting you this souvenir as a memento of the Nations One hundredth Birthday and our Twenty-fifth Anniversary, calling your attention to our varied Specimens in the line of Commercial Lithography. Our experience in this quarter of a century enabled us to Study the Wants of the Commercial World at large, and as we have always been striving to produce the Best Work, we leave it to your own judgement [sic] to convince yourself by personal inspection. We remain Respectfully Yours, Theo. Leonhardt & Son. Philadelphia, May 1st 1876., Philadelphia on Stone, POSA 98, Historical Society of Pennsylvania: Tradecard Collection - L - May 1, 1876
Creator: Theo. Leonhardt & Son
Date: May 1, 1876
Location: Historical Society of Pennsylvania HSP Tradecard Collection - L - May 1, 1876, Historical Society of Pennsylvania HSP Tradecard Collection - L - May 1, 1876 - verso

Title: Theo. Leonhardt & Son. Commercial lithography. 324 Chestnut St. Philadelphia
Description: Souvenir flier in commemoration of the Centennial Exhibition and the 25th anniversary of the lithographic firm started by Theodore Leonhardt in 1851. Contains a montage of vignettes representing the work of the studio, including views of exhibition buildings and city landmarks. Views depict Memorial Hall, Masonic Temple, Academy of Fine Arts, Horticultural Hall, Independence Hall, Pennsylvania University, Girard College, and City Public Buildings (i.e., City Hall). Also includes "Birds-Eye View Centennial International Exhibition" (center), bust-length vignette portraits of George Washington and President Grant, the seal of the city, and a banner reading Theo. Leonhardt & Son. 324 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia. 1851.1876. Most of the views also show street and pedestrian traffic. Vignettes separated by borders comprised of ornate details, graphics representing modes of the arts, and cameo portraits of a Native American, soldier, sailor, and farmer. The Leonhardt lithographic studio was renamed following the partnership between Leonhardt and his son Arno circa 1874 and the firm remained in operation until the early 20th century. The Centennial Exhibition of 1876 celebrated the centennial of the United States through an international exhibition of industry, agriculture, and art in West Fairmount Park., Not in Wainwright., Cover contains pictorial design., Promotional text printed on cover: We take the liberty in presenting you this souvenir as a memento of the Nations One hundredth Birthday and our Twenty-fifth Anniversary, calling your attention to our varied Specimens in the line of Commercial Lithography. Our experience in this quarter of a century enabled us to Study the Wants of the Commercial World at large, and as we have always been striving to produce the Best Work, we leave it to your own judgement [sic] to convince yourself by personal inspection. We remain Respectfully Yours, Theo. Leonhardt & Son. Philadelphia, May 1st 1876., Philadelphia on Stone, POSA 98, Historical Society of Pennsylvania: Tradecard Collection - L - May 1, 1876
Creator: Theo. Leonhardt & Son
Date: May 1, 1876
Location: Historical Society of Pennsylvania HSP Tradecard Collection - L - May 1, 1876, Historical Society of Pennsylvania HSP Tradecard Collection - L - May 1, 1876 - verso

Title: Theo. Leonhardt & Son. Commercial lithography. 324 Chestnut St. Philadelphia Established in 1851. Our twenty fifth anniversary. Bonds, certificates of stock, diplomas, checks, notes, drafts, etc
Description: Calendar advertisement for the year 1876 offered during the Cenntenial Exhibition. Includes an ornate border containing vignettes, scenes, allegorical figures, and other pictorial elements. On either side of the calendar, female allegorical figures within elements styled as Faberge eggs are depicted. Figures include Peace, Liberty, Mortality, Music, Poetry, and Art. Below the calendar, female allegorical figures and scenes contrast the wilderness of 1776 with an industrial city of 1876. Other elements show cupids, eagles, oval-framed vignette of the liberty bell, and floral ornaments. The lithographic studio was renamed following the partnership between Leonhardt and his son Arno circa 1874 and the firm remained in operation until the early 20th century., Not in Wainwright., Printed below the image: Specimens of work are exhibited at Gallery 18, Annex to Art Gallery, North Wall., Philadelphia on Stone, POSA 96, Historical Society of Pennsylvania: HSP Society Print Collection - Posters & Broadsides - Advertisements - Print Trade & Allied Business Folder - Leonhardt
Creator: Theo. Leonhardt & Son
Date: [1876]
Location: Historical Society of Pennsylvania HSP Society Print Collection - Posters & Broadsides - Advertisements - Print Trade & Allied Business Folder - Leonhardt

Title: Theo. Leonhardt & Son. Commercial lithography. 324 Chestnut St. Philadelphia Headquarters for bonds, certificates of stock, diplomas, show cards, checks, notes, drafts, cards, bills & letter-heads. The finest steam lithographic printing. Bird's eye views of Centennial grounds on letter headings for sale. Over
Description: Tradecard containing a montage of views of "International Exhibition" buildings. Depicts Agricultural Hall, Horticultural Hall, Memorial Building (Art Gallery), Woman's Pavillion, Jury Pavillion, Machinery Hall, and Main Building. Other pictorial elements include garland and an American eagle and shield. The lithographic studio was renamed following the partnership between Leonhardt and his son Arno circa 1874 and the firm remained in operation until the early 20th century. The Centennial Exhibition of 1876 celebrated the centennial of the United States through an international exhibition of industry, agriculture, and art., Not in Wainwright., Printed above the title: Theo. Leonhardt. Established in 1851. Arno Leonhardt., Philadelphia on Stone, POSA 97, Historical Society of Pennsylvania: Tradecard Collection - L - 1875
Creator: Theo. Leonhardt & Son
Date: c1875
Location: Historical Society of Pennsylvania HSP Tradecard Collection - L - 1875, Historical Society of Pennsylvania HSP Tradecard Collection - L - 1875 - verso

Title: Theo. Leonhardt & Son. Commercial lithography. 324 Chestnut St. Philadelphia Headquarters for bonds, certificates of stock, diplomas, show cards, checks, notes, drafts, cards, bills & letter-heads. The finest steam lithographic printing. Bird's eye views of Centennial grounds on letter headings for sale. Over
Description: Tradecard containing a montage of views of "International Exhibition" buildings. Depicts Agricultural Hall, Horticultural Hall, Memorial Building (Art Gallery), Woman's Pavillion, Jury Pavillion, Machinery Hall, and Main Building. Other pictorial elements include garland and an American eagle and shield. The lithographic studio was renamed following the partnership between Leonhardt and his son Arno circa 1874 and the firm remained in operation until the early 20th century. The Centennial Exhibition of 1876 celebrated the centennial of the United States through an international exhibition of industry, agriculture, and art., Not in Wainwright., Printed above the title: Theo. Leonhardt. Established in 1851. Arno Leonhardt., Philadelphia on Stone, POSA 97, Historical Society of Pennsylvania: Tradecard Collection - L - 1875
Creator: Theo. Leonhardt & Son
Date: c1875
Location: Historical Society of Pennsylvania HSP Tradecard Collection - L - 1875, Historical Society of Pennsylvania HSP Tradecard Collection - L - 1875 - verso

Title: T. Sinclair & Co. lithographers Philadelphia
Description: Advertisement for the Philadelphia lithographic firm containing an ornate stone monument adorned with allegorical figures, and historical and work scenes. The central scene in the recess of the monument shows the anecdotal story of the "The Discovery of Lithography 1796 by Aloys [sic] Senefelder." Depicts Senefelder in his study, absent of paper, writing a laundry list with a grease pencil on lime stone to record his mother's laundry list as she stands behind him with her laundry basket. Books lay on the floor and on a bookshelf on the wall above rulers and a level. The allegorical figures of Commerce and Art stand near columns on each side of the arched recess. Above the arch sits the figure of Lithography. She holds an ink roller and a lithographic stone. A cherub draws on the stone opposite another cherub with a portfolio. Scene, on the pedestal of the monument, show a lithographic artist drawing on a stone and a lithographic printer rolling ink on a stone at his press. The monument also contains sculpture, gargoyles, ornamental bas-reliefs, and pendants. Flowering vines surround the edges of the monument. The firm operated under the name T. Sinclair & Co. ca. 1854-ca. 1859., Inscribed on verso: Presented by Esther [Sersel?] Aug. 23, 1957., Not in Wainwright., Philadelphia on Stone, POSA 92, Historical Society of Pennsylvania: Bb 38 S 616
Creator: Bigot, Alphonse, ca. 1828-1872 or 3, artist
Date: [ca. 1858]
Location: Historical Society of Pennsylvania HSP Bb 38 S 616

Title: Jacob Haehnlen's steam power lithographic & letter press printing rooms Goldsmith's Hall, opposite rear of Post Office, Library St. Philadelphia
Description: Advertisement showing the exterior of the six-story brownstone and print shop owned by lithographer Haehnlen at 420 Library Street. Signage advertising the "lithographic establishment" adorns the doorway, front, and side of "Goldsmith's Hall." Building also adorned with large display windows and an eagle above the entranceway. View includes street and pedestrian traffic. Pedestrians walk on the sidewalk, stand in doorways, and enter the shop. In the street, horse-drawn wagons and drays, including one hauling crates marked "J.H.," pass in the street near a man pushing a hand-cart loaded with crates. Shop included salesrooms and offices, a machine shop, a drying room, lithographic presses, and card, handbill, and pamphlet printing presses. Haehnlen established his own studio at Goldsmith's Hall in 1866 and operated his business from all but the first floor. He sold his shop to the firm Lehman & Bolton in 1870. Building destroyed by fire on December 20, 1882., Not in Wainwright., Published in Philadelphia southern steamship manufacturers and mercantile register (Philadelphia: M'Laughlin Brothers, 1866) [LCP Am 1866 Phi Sou Mai, 62062.O]. Accompanying page of text references the relocation of the shop and advertises "Orders received for Furniture Labels for Druggists, on Glass; also, Show Cards of all descriptions, on Glass executed to order., Philadelphia on Stone, POSA 48, Historical Society of Pennsylvania: Prints - Stores & Factories - Box 57, Folder 2, Accompanying page of text
Creator: Haehnlen, Jacob, b. 1824
Date: [1866]
Location: Historical Society of Pennsylvania | Print Department | HSP at LCP HSP Prints - Stores & Factories - Box 57, Folder 2

Title: Lithography P.S. Duval 7 Bank Alley, Philadelphia
Description: Clever advertisement in the style of trompe l'oeil containing examples of the lithographer's work interlayered on top of a black background. Includes billheads, bills of laden, checks, maps and plans, marine and landscape views, portraiture, animal portraiture, sheet music, professional cards and advertisements. Some of the corners of the prints curl up. Pictorial elements of note include a portrait of Aloys Senefelder, the inventor of lithography; the business card of lithographic artist "A. Newsam"; advertising prints showing Duval's "Lithographic Establishment," and the Merchant's Exchange; and sheets of advertisement text in script promoting Duval's ability to "execute orders at short notice," his types of prints, and the advantages of the "facility" and "cheapness" of "facsimiles" for businesses. Duval, an early and premier Philadelphia lithographer, operated alone from 7 Bank Alley 1840-1848., Probably drawn by Albert Newsam., Philadelphia on Stone, POSA 60, Historical Society of Pennsylvania: Albert Newsam Collection, V -100, Box 10, Folder 3
Creator: Newsam, Albert, 1809-1864, artist
Date: [ca. 1840]
Location: Historical Society of Pennsylvania HSP Albert Newsam Collection, V -100, Box 10, Folder 3

Title: To M. H. Traubel & Co. 46 1/2 Walnut St. opposite the Exchange. [billhead] N.B. Stones are not included in this bill
Description: Billhead for the lithographic firm that operated 1853-ca. 1857 containing an allegorical scene. Shows the female figure lithography seated in an outdoor setting, a stone on her lap, and surrounded by tools for industrial arts, including an angle, mallet, and compass. In the background, a farmer plows his field and a ship sails on the water. Also contains corner piece vignettes showing the seal of Pennsylvania and the American eagle. A border depicted as a twig surrounds three-quarters of the scene. Names of the members of the firm are printed below the image: M. H. Traubel, Ed. Schnabel, and J. F. Finkelday., Not in Wainwright., Inscribed on verso: [Brand Wallthers?] As the world has hummed by. O my soul hast thou turned within. To the over = canopying old., Philadelphia on Stone, POSA 106, Historical Society of Pennsylvania: Ba 61 T 693c
Creator: M. H. Traubel & Co.
Date: [ca. 1857]
Location: Historical Society of Pennsylvania HSP Ba 61 T 693c

Title: M. H. Traubel & Co. respectfully call your attention to their Lithographic Institute, no. 46 1/2 Walnut St. opposite the Merchants Exchange. Philadelphia
Description: Advertisement for the lithographic firm that operated 1853-ca. 1857 containing an allegorical scene. Shows the female figure lithography seated in an outdoor setting, a stone on her lap, and surrounded by tools for industrial arts, including an angle, mallet, and compass. In the background, a farmer plows his field and a ship sails on the water. Also contains corner piece vignettes showing the seal of Pennsylvania and the American eagle. A border depicted as a twig surrounds three-quarters of the scene. Names of the members of the firm are printed below the image: M. H. Traubel, Th. Leonhardt, Ed. Schnabel, and J. F. Finkelday. Also contains several lines of advertising text promoting the several types of lithographs "executed in a most Superior Style" by the firm, and the "Transferring from Steel or Copper, Wood Cuts, Stone and Manuscript," which is "particularly recommended" as "Millions of Impressions may be printed with but little wear to the Original Plate and at a far greater speed and a more moderate cost than from the Copperplate press." Lithographs advertised include portraits, showcards, bills of exchange, drug & perfumery labels, and "Maps, Plans, Architectural, Ornamental & Machine drawings." Also contains a N.B. about "Blank Drafts, Notes, Bills of Exchange; also a variety of Perfumery Labels constantly on hand.", Not in Wainwright., Pencil sketch signed M.H.T.and titled "Sunday morning June 23, 1878" drawn on verso. Shows two women, one holding a child, seated near, and leaning on two trees., Philadelphia on Stone, PSA 61, Historical Society of Pennsylvania: Ba 61 T 693e
Creator: M. H. Traubel & Co.
Date: [ca. 1853]
Location: Historical Society of Pennsylvania HSP Ba 61 T 693e

Title: M. H. Traubel lithographic establishment, 409 Chestnut St. above 4th Philadelphia [circular]
Description: Circular containing patriotic vignettes above paragraphs of advertising text in addition to bank note specimens for the lithographic studio that began operating at 409 Chestnut in 1858. Central vignette shows the figure of Liberty, one breast exposed, holding a shield and a liberty staff beside a fache and eagle. Surrounding vignettes show sailing vessels, the figure of Justice surrounded by symbols of patriotism and trade, and an allegorical scene with three women posed around an anchor with one, seated, and clinging to the legs of another who stands in a forceful stance. Specimens include female figures and the Traubel imprint. Figures depicted as a romanticized peasant woman, the figure of Justice, and a Native American princess, possibly Columbia. Businesses represented include Freed, Ward, & Freed, Commission Merchants, No. 811 Market Street and Bank of the Northern Liberties. Traubel began work as a lithographer in Philadelphia in the early 1850s and worked solely and in partnerships., Not in Wainwright., Text: Permit me to call your attention to the annexed Specimens of Notes, Drafts, Checks, etc. and to my Lithographic Establishment in general where I am prepared to execute all Orders of Commercial & Pictorial Works of which a large variety of Specimens can at any time be examined at my office. I have always on hand a variety of Blank Drafts, Notes, Checks & Bills of Exchange bound in small books or on sheets where names of Firms can be inserted at a very short Notice, at moderate prices. Manufacturers Tickets & Sample Cards, Perfumery, Drug and all other Kinds of Labels & Showcards furnished to order in Chromo or in black. Having been in this business in Europe and this country for a number of years and being therefore well experienced in all branches of this Art. I can guarantee all Orders entrusted to my Care to be executed in a most superior Style., Philadelphia on Stone, POSA 118, Historical Society of Pennsylvania: HSP Society Print Collection - Posters & Broadsides - Advertisements - Print Trade & Allied Business Folder - Traubel
Creator: Traubel, M. H. (Morris H.), 1820-1897
Date: [ca. 1863]
Location: Historical Society of Pennsylvania HSP Society Print Collection - Posters & Broadsides - Advertisements - Print Trade & Allied Business Folder - Traubel

Title: Craig, Finley & Co. Steam-power lithographers and printers, 1020 Arch Street
Description: Series of tradecards advertising the lithographic firm established as Craig, Butt & Finley in 1869 and renamed Craig, Finley & Co. in 1872. Seven of the tradecards depict quaint scenes of children at play and work in addition to one containing a montage of vignette views of buildings at the Centennial Exhibition of 1876. Scenes include a boy presenting flowers to a girl, children witnessing breaking and broken wares, children chasing a rabbit, a shepherd boy with a lamb, and girls performing the wash. All the boys are attired in knickers and most wear hats. Most of the girls are attired in peasant-like dresses. Centennial tradecard shows Machinery Hall, the Main Building, Art Gallery, Agricultural Hall, and Horticultural Hall. Also includes the promotional text: Publishers of this style Centennial Card. Firm operated until 1950., Not in Wainwright., Philadelphia on Stone, POSA 14, Historical Society of Pennsylvania: Tradecard Collection - Scrapbook. Gift of F. Lyman Windolph.
Creator: Craig, Finley & Co.
Date: [ca. 1876]
Location: Historical Society of Pennsylvania HSP Tradecard Collection - Scrapbook

Title: Duval, Williams & Duval late P. S. Duval & Son lithographers, 22 & 24 South 5th St., ab. Chestnut Philada All works appertaining to the various branches of lithographic drawing, engraving, and transferring, printing, plain and in colors, are executed in this establishment in the best style of the art. Turn over
Description: Advertisement containing an allegorical scene surrounded by a floral border. Scene shows a child asleep in her bed labeled "The Dream of Heaven" as angels, including one holding a book of "wisdom" and a basket of fruits hovers near her on a cluster of clouds. Also contains several lines of advertising text on the verso promoting the preparedness of the establishment to "execute" all kinds of lithographic drawings at the "shortest notice" at prices "corresponding to the style of work." Prints include portraits, show cards, architectural and machinery drawings, bonds and coupons, address cards, and maps "engraved on stone or transferred from copper plates, etc." Also contains N.B. announcing "Engineers wishing to make their own drawings on transfer paper and Merchants and others their Circulars and price currents will be supplied at the office with ink and paper suitable for the purpose. Particular attention is invited to this mode of printing which is not as yet generally known and which will enable anyone to write or draw for the lithographic Press thereby saving the expense of engraving & producing a perfect facsimile of their own work." The Duval firm operated from 22 & 24 South 5th Street 1858-1869., Not in Wainwright., Philadelphia on Stone, POSA 16, Historical Society of Pennsylvania: Ba 61 D 956a, Variant proof held in HSP Tradecard Collection - D.
Creator: Queen, James Fuller, 1820 or 21-1886, artist
Date: [ca. 1860]
Location: Historical Society of Pennsylvania HSP Ba 61 D 956a verso

Title: P. S. Duval & Son lithographers, 22 & 24 South 5th St., ab. Chestnut Philada All works appertaining to the various branches of lithographic drawing, engraving, and transferring, printing, plain and in colors, are executed in this establishment in the best style of the art
Description: Proof of advertisement containing an allegorical scene surrounded by a floral border. Scene shows a child asleep in her bed labeled "The Dream of Heaven" as angels, including one holding a book of "wisdom" and a basket of fruits hovers near her on a cluster of clouds. The Duval firm operated from 22 & 24 South 5th Street 1858-1869., Not in Wainwright., Manuscript note on verso: Printed at the Franklin Institute Exhibition Nov. 2 1858., Philadelphia on Stone, POSA 72, Historical Society of Pennsylvania: Tradecard Collection - D, HSP variant: Ba 61 D 956a.
Creator: Queen, James Fuller, 1820 or 21-1886, artist
Date: [1858]
Location: Historical Society of Pennsylvania HSP Tradecard Collection - D

Title: Of the old firm of P.S. Duval & Son, and late of Duval & Hunter, S.C. Duval, lithographer, 401 Ranstead Place, above Chestnut Street, Philadelphia. [over.]
Description: Trade card depicting a clutch of flowers to advertise the Philadelphia lithographer, Stephen C. Duval, son of P.S. Duval who continued in the trade following dissolution of Hunter & Duval until ca. 1879. Verso contains advertising text promoting the "getting up of entirely new designs," in addition to services, cheaper prices, and estimates that will satisfy "both as to price and quality." Services include Lithographic, Chromo-Lithographic, Photo-Lithographic, Photo-Relief Engraving, and Type Printing Work, of every description." Text signed S.C. Duval, practical lithographer. Manager for A.L. Weise., Not in Wainwright., Philadelphia on Stone, POSA 66, Historical Society of Pennsylvania: Tradecard Collection - D - SCDuval, Weise operated from 401 Ranstead circa 1876-1879.
Creator: Duval, S.C. (Stephen C.)
Date: [ca. 1877]
Location: Historical Society of Pennsylvania HSP Tradecard Collection - D - SCDuval, Historical Society of Pennsylvania HSP Tradecard Collection - D - SCDuval verso

Title: Of the old firm of P.S. Duval & Son, and late of Duval & Hunter, S.C. Duval, lithographer, 401 Ranstead Place, above Chestnut Street, Philadelphia. [over.]
Description: Trade card depicting a clutch of flowers to advertise the Philadelphia lithographer, Stephen C. Duval, son of P.S. Duval who continued in the trade following dissolution of Hunter & Duval until ca. 1879. Verso contains advertising text promoting the "getting up of entirely new designs," in addition to services, cheaper prices, and estimates that will satisfy "both as to price and quality." Services include Lithographic, Chromo-Lithographic, Photo-Lithographic, Photo-Relief Engraving, and Type Printing Work, of every description." Text signed S.C. Duval, practical lithographer. Manager for A.L. Weise., Not in Wainwright., Philadelphia on Stone, POSA 66, Historical Society of Pennsylvania: Tradecard Collection - D - SCDuval, Weise operated from 401 Ranstead circa 1876-1879.
Creator: Duval, S.C. (Stephen C.)
Date: [ca. 1877]
Location: Historical Society of Pennsylvania HSP Tradecard Collection - D - SCDuval, Historical Society of Pennsylvania HSP Tradecard Collection - D - SCDuval verso

Title: Graf Brothers, lithographers, 125 North Fourth Street, Philadelphia, Pa
Description: Tradecard depicting an Autumn genre scene with a girl and a pug dog. The girl, attired in a bonnet and dress with a large bow in the back, holds a stick over her shoulder and watches pine cones fall from a tree. Her dog watches from behind. Verso contains advertising text promoting "Graf & Brother, Practical Lithographers, Engravers and Printers, South-East Corner Fourth and Cherry Streets, Philadelphia Pa." Products include bonds, certificates, notes, checks, billheads, diplomas, maps, views, show-cards, architectural drawings, businesss cards, and chromo cards, the "Best Thing For Advertising Medium Extant.", Not in Wainwright., Philadelphia on Stone, POSA 37, Historical Society of Pennsylvania: Tradecard Collection - G
Creator: Graf & Brother
Date: [ca. 1885]
Location: Historical Society of Pennsylvania HSP Tradecard Collection - G

Title: [Major & Knapp Lith. Co. specimen trade cards]
Description: Two specimen trade cards containing floral designs and blanks issued by the Philadephia branch of the New York partnership that operated 1863-1888. One designs also includes a butterfly. Cards contain registration marks., Title supplied by cataloguer., Not in Wainwright., Stamped on verso: Specimens from Major & Knapp Lith. Co. 150 So. Fourth Street Phila. New Designs constantly on hand., Philadelphia on Stone, POSA 63, Historical Society of Pennsylvania: Tradecard Collection - M, Historical Society of Pennsylvania: Tradecard Collection - M - 2
Creator: Major & Knapp Engraving, Manufacturing & Lithographic Co.
Date: [ca. 1878]
Location: Historical Society of Pennsylvania HSP Tradecard Collection - M, Historical Society of Pennsylvania HSP Tradecard Collection - M - 2

Title: [Major & Knapp Lith. Co. specimen trade cards]
Description: Two specimen trade cards containing floral designs and blanks issued by the Philadephia branch of the New York partnership that operated 1863-1888. One designs also includes a butterfly. Cards contain registration marks., Title supplied by cataloguer., Not in Wainwright., Stamped on verso: Specimens from Major & Knapp Lith. Co. 150 So. Fourth Street Phila. New Designs constantly on hand., Philadelphia on Stone, POSA 63, Historical Society of Pennsylvania: Tradecard Collection - M, Historical Society of Pennsylvania: Tradecard Collection - M - 2
Creator: Major & Knapp Engraving, Manufacturing & Lithographic Co.
Date: [ca. 1878]
Location: Historical Society of Pennsylvania HSP Tradecard Collection - M, Historical Society of Pennsylvania HSP Tradecard Collection - M - 2

Title: Thos. Sinclair & Son, general lithographers. 506-508 North St. bet. Arch Cards & advertising novelties
Description: Tradecard for the Philadelphia lithography firm depicting a cameo portrait of a young lady. A bud vase with flower, and a mantle cloth, border the portrait. Thomas Sinclair & Son operated as a partnership 1870-1889., Not in Wainwright., Philadelphia on Stone, POSA 105, Historical Society of Pennsylvania: Tradecard Collection - S - Sinclair
Creator: T. Sinclair & Son
Date: [ca. 1880]
Location: Historical Society of Pennsylvania HSP Tradecard Collection - S - Sinclair

Title: Edward Stern & Co., printer and lithographer. 125 & 127 N. Seventh St. Philadelphia
Description: Tradecard for the Philadelphia printing firm containing a floral design. Design shows a stemmed rose. Verso contains advertising text for the "Floral Cards" and price information. The firm was established by brothers Edward, Harry F., and Simon in 1871., Not in Wainwright., Illegible manuscript notes on recto and verso., Philadelphia on Stone, POSA 26, Historical Society of Pennsylvania: Tradecard Collection - S - Stern
Creator: Edward Stern & Co.
Date: [ca. 1885]
Location: Historical Society of Pennsylvania HSP Tradecard Collection - S - Stern, Historical Society of Pennsylvania HSP Tradecard Collection - S - Stern - verso

Title: Edward Stern & Co., printer and lithographer. 125 & 127 N. Seventh St. Philadelphia
Description: Tradecard for the Philadelphia printing firm containing a floral design. Design shows a stemmed rose. Verso contains advertising text for the "Floral Cards" and price information. The firm was established by brothers Edward, Harry F., and Simon in 1871., Not in Wainwright., Illegible manuscript notes on recto and verso., Philadelphia on Stone, POSA 26, Historical Society of Pennsylvania: Tradecard Collection - S - Stern
Creator: Edward Stern & Co.
Date: [ca. 1885]
Location: Historical Society of Pennsylvania HSP Tradecard Collection - S - Stern, Historical Society of Pennsylvania HSP Tradecard Collection - S - Stern - verso

Title: Edward Stern & Co., printer and lithographer. 125 & 127 N. Seventh St. Philadelphia. Bookmarker
Description: Bookmark advertisement for the Philadelphia printing firm containing a floral design. Design shows a stemmed rose. Verso contains advertising text for the "bookmarker" and price information for lots of 500, 1000, and 5000. Text promotes the "advertising medium" as valuable in addition to their usefulness will "insure their being preserved." The firm was established by brothers Edward, Harry F., and Simon in 1871., Not in Wainwright., Philadelphia on Stone, POSA 27, Historical Society of Pennsylvania: Tradecard Collection - S - Stern bookmarker
Creator: Edward Stern & Co.
Date: [ca. 1885]
Location: Historical Society of Pennsylvania HSP Tradecard Collection - S - Stern bookmarker, Historical Society of Pennsylvania HSP Tradecard Collection - S - Stern bookmarker - verso

Title: Edward Stern & Co., printer and lithographer. 125 & 127 N. Seventh St. Philadelphia. Bookmarker
Description: Bookmark advertisement for the Philadelphia printing firm containing a floral design. Design shows a stemmed rose. Verso contains advertising text for the "bookmarker" and price information for lots of 500, 1000, and 5000. Text promotes the "advertising medium" as valuable in addition to their usefulness will "insure their being preserved." The firm was established by brothers Edward, Harry F., and Simon in 1871., Not in Wainwright., Philadelphia on Stone, POSA 27, Historical Society of Pennsylvania: Tradecard Collection - S - Stern bookmarker
Creator: Edward Stern & Co.
Date: [ca. 1885]
Location: Historical Society of Pennsylvania HSP Tradecard Collection - S - Stern bookmarker, Historical Society of Pennsylvania HSP Tradecard Collection - S - Stern bookmarker - verso

Title: Fall & winter 1882-83. Potsdamer & Co. General lithographers & printers, publishers of lithographic advertising specialties, 243 & 245 South Third Street
Description: Tradecard for the Philadelphia lithography firm depicting an elf playing a flute while seated on a tree branch of cherry blossoms. The elf wears a cone-shaped hat and boots with ribbons. Verso contains advertising text promoting the firm's circulars that are printed on their "celebrated folds," with which the tradecard had accompanied. Text also promotes the efficiency and "excellent" execution of the firm in their "designs for Cards, Bill, Letter and Note Heads, Etc.", Not in Wainwright., Printed lower right corner: 1200., Philadelphia on Stone, POSA 30, Historical Society of Pennsylvania: Tradecard Collection - P
Creator: Potsdamer & Co.
Date: [ca. 1882]
Location: Historical Society of Pennsylvania HSP Tradecard Collection - P, Historical Society of Pennsylvania HSP Tradecard Collection - P - verso

Title: Fall & winter 1882-83. Potsdamer & Co. General lithographers & printers, publishers of lithographic advertising specialties, 243 & 245 South Third Street
Description: Tradecard for the Philadelphia lithography firm depicting an elf playing a flute while seated on a tree branch of cherry blossoms. The elf wears a cone-shaped hat and boots with ribbons. Verso contains advertising text promoting the firm's circulars that are printed on their "celebrated folds," with which the tradecard had accompanied. Text also promotes the efficiency and "excellent" execution of the firm in their "designs for Cards, Bill, Letter and Note Heads, Etc.", Not in Wainwright., Printed lower right corner: 1200., Philadelphia on Stone, POSA 30, Historical Society of Pennsylvania: Tradecard Collection - P
Creator: Potsdamer & Co.
Date: [ca. 1882]
Location: Historical Society of Pennsylvania HSP Tradecard Collection - P, Historical Society of Pennsylvania HSP Tradecard Collection - P - verso

Title: E. Ketterlinus & Co., plain and ornamental printer and lithographers, no. 40 North Fourth St., Philad'a Counting house almanac for 1852
Description: Advertisement calendar, containing an embossed and gilted border of classical imagery, for the studio established by Eugene Ketterlinus in 1842. Imagery includes scrolls; urns of flowers; cherubs playing instruments, riding fish, and holding up pedestals; and the sea god Poseidon in his chariot pulled by horses and a merman. Also contains advertising text promoting the products of the firm. Includes show cards, color glazed papers, tin foil, bronzes, bills of lading, fancy gilt dry good tickets, and hat and cap tips in addition to fancy embossed and gilt labels "always on hand." Ketterlinus was one of the earliest Philadelphia lithographers to produce stock cards, and embossed and colored mercantile labels. The firm remained in business until the 1970s., Not in Wainwright., Philadelphia on Stone, POSA 20, Historical Society of Pennsylvania: Ba 614 K 512a
Creator: E. Ketterlinus & Co.
Date: [ca. 1851]
Location: Historical Society of Pennsylvania HSP Ba 614 K 512a

Title: E. Ketterlinus & Co., letter-press and lithographic printers, no. 40 North Fourth St., first door above the Merchant's Hotel, Philadelphia Counting house almanac for 1854
Description: Advertisement calendar, containing an embossed and gilted border of patriotic and religious imagery, for the studio established by Eugene Ketterlinus in 1842. Imagery includes gothic architectural details; cherubs; the American eagle, shield, and flags; and an angel and a knight elevated on pedestals. Also contains advertising text promoting the firm's "Stock of Embossed and Illuminated perfumery, fabric, wine and liquor labels, show, business, and visiting cards" in addition to "Card and Job Printing, in all its branches, executed in a superior style, at the shortest notice. " Ketterlinus was one of the earliest Philadelphia lithographers to produce stock cards, and embossed and colored mercantile labels. The firm remained in business until the 1970s., Not in Wainwright., Philadelphia on Stone, POSA 19, Historical Society of Pennsylvania: Ba 614 K 512b
Creator: E. Ketterlinus & Co.
Date: [ca. 1853]
Location: Historical Society of Pennsylvania HSP Ba 614 K 512b

Title: E. Ketterlinus & Co. label printers, no. 40 North Fourth St., Philadelphia Always on hand, a large assortment of perfumers', druggists' and maufacturers' label
Description: Advertisement containing an embossed gilted border of flourishes, scrolls, and flowers for the the studio established by Eugene Ketterlinus in 1842. Ketterlinus was one of the earliest Philadelphia lithographers to produce stock cards, and embossed and colored mercantile labels. The firm remained in business until the 1970s., Not in Wainwright., Philadelphia on Stone, POSA 18, Historical Society of Pennsylvania: Ba 614 K 512
Creator: E. Ketterlinus & Co.
Date: [ca. 1855]
Location: Historical Society of Pennsylvania HSP Ba 614 K 512

Title: T. Sinclair & Son. Lithographic establishment. Philadelphia
Description: Advertisement calendar for 1883 containing a genre scene showing children walking down a path in the woods. The boy and girl walk arm in arm. The boy holds a branch in his free hand. The girl wears a cape with bonnet-like hood and the boy wears a vest. Calendar forms side borders. Thomas Sinclair & Son operated as a partnership 1870-1889., Not in Wainwright., Philadelphia on Stone, POSA 93, Historical Society of Pennsylvania: Tradecard Collection - Scrapbook [Wf. 98 vol. 1], LCP holds copy trimmed to image. **Tradecards - S [8173.F].
Creator: T. Sinclair & Son
Date: 1883
Location: Historical Society of Pennsylvania HSP Tradecard Collection - Scrapbook [Wf. 98 vol. 1]

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