Advertisement showing a northeast view of the two and one-half story storefront, covered in signage at 242 (i.e., 600 block) of Arch Street). Signage advertises "William Cansler. An extensive assortment of French and American Paper Hangings for Parlors Entries, Dining Rooms, Halls &c of Modern Style Fire Screens" and "Paper Hanging Warehouse." A couple enters the entry to the storefront between showcase windows displaying large wall paper samples. At the side of the building, a man walks past an advertising pole reading "Paper Hangings. Velvet Border" as a woman strolls ahead of him. Cansler tenanted the site 1842-1848., Philadelphia on Stone, Library of Congress: DLC PP 2001: 068 William W. Cansler recto, Library of Congress: DLC PP 2001: 068 William W. Cansler verso
Creator
Rease, W. H., artist
Date
[ca. 1845]
Location
Library of Congress | Prints and Photographs Division LOC DLC PP 2001: 068 William W. Cansler recto, Library of Congress | Prints and Photographs Division LOC DLC PP 2001: 068 William W. Cansler verso
