Advertisement containing a central view of the allegorical figure of Columbia driving her chariot. Image framed within a gold border with ornamental lettering and embellished with flowers at the bottom. Verso contains engraved view of Wagner's building at 38 Frankln Place and text describing types of printing undertaken by the firm. Wagner's partnership with James McGuigan dissolved in 1858., Not in Wainwright., Poulson inscription on recto: Jany. 1859. Specimen of printing in colors., Published in McElroy's Philadelphia City Directory for 1859 (Philadelphia: E.C. and J. Biddle & Co., 1859) and McElroy's Philadelphia City Directory for 1860 (Philadelphia: E.C. and J. Biddle & Co., 1860)., Philadelphia on Stone, POSA 103, Print Department copy verso obscured by mount.
Creator
Wagner, T. S. (Thomas S.)
Date
[1859]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department BW - Advertisements [P.8729.13]
City directory advertisement containing an allegorical scene within an arch-shaped frame. Scene shows the figure of Liberty, attired in a liberty cap, and American flag cape, holding a sword and driving a three horse-team drawn chariot. She travels past a bust of George Washington displayed on a pedestal. In the background, a steam locomotive and steam boat are visible under rays of light emanating from the vista. Also shows an American eagle with an olive branch in its claws flying above Liberty and floral details adorning the bottom edge of the frame. Wagner operated a lithography studio solely 1858 until his death in 1863., Not in Wainwright., Published in McElroy's Philadelphia city directory for 1859... (Philadelphia: Edward C. & John Biddle. Printed by Henry B. Ashmead., 1859), frontispiece., Philadelphia on Stone, POSA 104
Creator
Wagner, T. S. (Thomas S.)
Date
[1859]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare Dir Phila 1859 (65) 10840.O.frontispiece
