Published in James Mease and Thomas Porter's Picture of Philadelphia from 1811 to 1831: Giving an account of its origin, increase and improvements in arts, sciences, manufactures, commerce and revenue. (Philadelphia: Published by Robert DeSilver, No. 110 Walnut Strret, 1831), vol. II, opposite page 118 and in Thomas Porter's Picture of Philadelphia 1811 to 1831: Giving an account of the improvements of the city, during that period (Philadelphia: Published by Robert DeSilver, No. 110 Walnut Stret, 1831), vol. II, opposite page 118., Franklin marble mantel manufactory, marble mantels, tombs &c. neatly executed by Peter Fritz., Wainwright retrospective conversion project., Select link below to view a digital image., Library Company of Philadelphia: P.9830.5 a&b and in Am 1831 Mea 68582.D and in Am 1831 Mea Log 4072.D and in Am1831 Por 20876., Historical Society of Pennsylvania:
Creator
Breton, William L., creator
Date
[1831]
Location
http://www.lcpgraphics.org/wainwright/W303.htm, Library Company of Philadelphia Print Dept. W303 [P.9830.5 a&b]
Retrospective conversion record: original entry, edited., Exterior view showing the Ridge Road entrance to the works and the central courtyard. Adjoining yard contains a variety of fountains, vases, and statues. Gravestones are displayed at the doorway and on the balcony. Signage reads: Spring Garden steam marble works; Spring Garden marble mantle works; John Baird monuments; and garden statuary, vases, ornamental sculpture, &c. Includes workers moving large slabs of marble, several pedestrians, a couple on horseback, and two dogs.
Creator
Wagner & M'Guigan, lithographers., creator
Date
[ca. 1848]
Location
http://www.lcpgraphics.org/wainwright/W199.htm, Library Company of Philadelphia Print Dept. **W199 [P.2066]
