Detailed view of an urn, showing an unidentified mythological scene. Possibly used as a model for an ornament in the Capitol., Inscribed in negative: (Edne. Alinari) P. 1. N. 1324. Firenze - R. Galleria Uffizi. Vase Mediceo. La parte ove e Diomede. (Scultura antica.), Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Maro S. Hunting. Mrs. Hunting was the granddaughter of Joseph M. Huston, the architect of the Capitol., LCP AR [Annual Report] 1979, pp. 42, 47-48., Forms part of the Pennsylvania Capitol Photograph Collection.
Date
ca. 1880
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Pennsylvania Capitol Photograph Collection [P.8479.78]
Illustrated trade card depicting flowers and fruit displayed on a table with an ornate urn and decanter. The seed company originally established in 1784 as David Landreth, was renamed David Landreth & Son in 1860., Copyright 1878 by L. Prang & Co., Boston., Advertising text printed on verso: The seed growing establishment of D. Landreth & Sons, (now comprising 1574 acres), first founded in 1784, and passing to three generations, has been conducted with the view of producing seeds of the very best and purest quality. We are therefore justified in assuring our customers that the seeds offered by us have no superior in this or any other country. Our stock of garden, field and flower seeds, agricultural implements, horticultural tools, requisites for garden and greenhouse, is very extensive and of first quality. No second quality goods for sale. Prices low. Catalogues free. D. Landreth & Sons, 21 and 23 South Sixth Street, Philadelphia, Pa., Cataloging funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012., Digitized.
Date
c1878
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department trade card - Landreth [P.2005.8]
Illustrated trade card depicting a bouquet of flowers in a decorative urn adorned by a mythological female figure holding a shield and spear., Cataloging funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012., Digitized.
Date
[ca. 1880]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department trade card - Ruf [P.9728.9]
View of fenced-in garden adorned by decorative urns used as planters in Fairmount Park., Title and photographer's imprint from label pasted on verso., Orange mount with rounded corners., Cataloging funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012., Gift of J.F. Dallet.
Creator
Morse, S. R.
Date
[ca. 1875]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department stereo - Morse - Parks [P.9500.2]
Exterior overview of a Japanese style structure with a display of vases and with plants in front. Exhibit is surrounded by a fence, a road runs in front.
Series of illustrated trade cards for Joseph Juél's men's furnishing goods store in Philadelphia. Illustrations depict a sprig of flowers, the sun, a dragonfly and an urn. Juél's store relocated from 826 Chestnut Street to 1031 Chestnut Street ca. 1883., Title supplied by cataloger., One print [1975.F.161] contains "Streets of Philadelphia" list printed in two columns on verso., One print [1975.F.461] contains advertising text on verso with a vignette of two men riding on a horse-drawn buggy: Kid, driving & coaching gloves, Joseph Juél, 1031 Chestnut Street, Philad'a. Two doors above the opera house., One print [1975.F.462] contains calendar for 1880 printed on verso., Cataloging funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012., Digitized.
Date
[ca. 1880-1883]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department trade card - Juél [1975.F.161; 1975.F.461 & 462]
View of a marble sculpture, probably Dionysus, in Fairmount Park, Pa. Shows the sculpture of Dionysus, attired in a loincloth, a crown of ivy and grapes, and carrying a thysus, i.e., a staff topped with a pine cone which symbolizes fertility. Behind and near the sculpture a walkway and tree are visible. In the left, a person, attired in a brimmed hat, sits on the grass and looks at the viewer. Urns filled with plants decorate the edge of the path. In the right a collection of tree branches lies by the tree near the sculpture., Title from name on series list on verso., Date inferred from content., Yellow mount with rounded corners., Gift of David Doret.
Date
[ca. 1870]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Doret and Mitchell Collection – Photos [P.2019.64.52]
Exterior view of front of building including a portion of the grounds. Depicts gardens, grass, shrubs, urns, and two women and one man standing on walkways.
View showing a large terra cotta urn surrounded by four statues of female figures on pedestals in the Portuguese section of the Main Building. Also shows a display of glassware in the background and decorated roundels above long, rectangular windows. The Main Exhibition Building was designed by Joseph M. Wilson and Henry Pettit. The fair celebrated the centennial of the United States through an international exhibition of industry, agriculture, and art., Title on negative., Photographer's imprint printed on mount and on verso. Imprint on verso contains initials "CPC" in decorative border surmounted by date range 1776-1876., Distributor's stamp on verso: S.B. Moyer, finest line of stereoscopic views of all parts of the world. Pottstown, Pa. Best views of the Johnstown Disaster., White curved mount with rounded corners., Gift of Charles Isaacs., Cataloging funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012.
Creator
Centennial Photographic Co.
Date
c1876
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department stereo - Centennial Photographic Co. [P.8975.6]
View down Fountain Avenue of the Horticultural Grounds and Horticultural Hall with trees in the background. People on the walkways and the promenade of the building. In the foreground are flowers, shrubs, planters, and urns. To the right is a gazebo. Image is identical to P.9137.3.
Display of Moorish furniture: wall unit, small table, urns, vases, bowls, carpets, and blankets. Seated in the display are two mannequins in Moorish dress.
View down Fountain Avenue of the Horticultural Grounds and Horticultural Hall with trees in the background. People on the walkways and the promenade of the building. In the foreground are flowers, shrubs, planters, and urns. To the right is a gazebo. Image is identical to P.9037.6.
Interior of the building with chandeliers and Foley's Fountain, surrounded by flora and urn-lined walks. Statue in background. Very similar image to P.9580.10, shares same Centennial Photographic Co. catalog number - 913.
Interior view of the building from west gallery, with chandeliers and Foley's Fountain, surrounded by flora and urn-lined walks. Statue in background. Very similar image to P.8654.2, shares same Centennial Photographic Co. catalog number - 913.
Exterior view of Horticultural Hall, with fountain and landscaping in the foreground. People walk on grounds; benches and two large street lamps stand before the building's entrance.
View of alabaster vases and urns created by Viti Brothers of Philadelphia on display in the Main Building designed by Henry Pettit and Joseph M. Wilson. Also shows chandeliers and candelabra on display behind the Viti Brothers' exhibit. The fair celebrated the centennial of the United States through an international exhibition of industry, agriculture, and art., Title on negative., Photographer's imprint printed on mount and on verso. Imprint on verso contains initials "CPC" in decorative border surmounted by date range 1776-1876., White curved mount with rounded corners., Gift of Charles Isaacs., Cataloging funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012.
Creator
Centennial Photographic Co.
Date
c1876
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department stereo - Centennial Photographic Co. [P.8975.3]
Collection of metal ware, including two painted plates -- one with an Asian motif, the other with a Native American motif -- sugar bowls, vases, coffeepots, creamer and a candlestick decorated with Native American motifs and two Indian figurines, one in a canoe.
Exhibit title: Tiffany & Co., New York, N.Y., Exhibit #430, Main Exhibition Building, Bldg. #1. Titles on labels: Selection from Tiffany & Co.'s exhibit, and: Selection's from Tiffany & Co.'s exhibit, and: Taken expressly for Harper's Weekly.
Exhibit titles: Marchand, Louis Leon, Paris, Exhibit #478; Elkinston [sic] & Co., Birmingham, Exhibit #134, Main Exhibition Building, Bldg., #1.
Showcase containing suits of armor and decorative metal ware, including candelabra, platters, urns, and chandeliers. Beside Elkington exhibit is Marchand.
View of large ornamental arch in Japanese section of main building. In foreground people sit on benches. In background large display of Japanese goods including a pagoda, screens and bronze vases, urns, and figurines.
Interior views of 1874 Exhibition of American Manufactures at the Franklin Institute (13-17 South Seventh Street), showing displays by Edwin Harrington & Son, manufacturer of machinist tools; F. Gossin, terra cotta; Harrison Bros., white lead; and Cornelius & Sons, gas fixtures. Images depict machinery; terra cotta vases, pedestals, statues, and urns; containers of lead; and gas fixtures and lamps. The Exhibition was held in the John Haviland-designed building on South Seventh Street., Copyrighted by Kiralfy Bros., Philadelphia., Attributed to Robert Newell., Titles written in manuscript notes on mounts., Pink mounts with rounded corners., Cataloging funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012., Gift of Ms. Jane Carson James.
Creator
Newell, Robert, 1822-1897
Date
c1876
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department stereo - Newell - Exhibitions [P.9299.105-108]
