Mr. Edwin H. Fitler requests the pleasure of your company Thursday, January first, 1891, at the Union League, from twelve until two o’clock. [graphic].
Title
Mr. Edwin H. Fitler requests the pleasure of your company Thursday, January first, 1891, at the Union League, from twelve until two o’clock
Description
Engraved invitation with script lettering from Edwin H. Fitler to Ferdinand J. Dreer. Edwin Henry Fitler (1825-1896) founded Edwin H. Fitler & Company, a cordage manufactory, and served as Mayor of Philadelphia from 1887 to 1891. Ferdinand J. Dreer (1812-1902) was a Philadelphia goldsmith, jeweler, and autograph collector., Title and date from item., Gift of David Doret, 2019., See related invitations to Ferdinand J. Dreer [P.2019.64.7-9; P.2019.64.11-15].
Date
1891
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Doret and Mitchell Collection – Ephemera [P.2019.64.10]