Copyright 1875 by the Centennial Album Co., Lithographed t.p., signed L. Maurer, chiefly ill. depicting Liberty crowning a bust of George Washington with a laurel wreath., Not in Wainwright., Text printed in black and gold., Ill. signed variously: L. Maurer; Lith. of Heppenheimer & Maurer, 22 & 24 N. William St., New York; Winham-Arnold N.Y.; John Andrew-Son; A. Will, NY [i.e., John M. August Will?]; Bricher & Conant; Boetzel [i.e., Ernest Boetzel?]; Pierson, sc.; W.E. Winslow, sc.; C. Wright; Knapp; Tyler & Co., Chi.; Russell & Richardson; Crosscup & West, Phila.; Tuttle, N.Y.; Gregory, N.Y.; Wightman, Buffalo; Holton, eng., N.Y.; J.S. Patterson, sc., N.Y.; Asher-Adams; Photo-Eng Co. N.Y.; Redman-Kenny, sc.; Hochstein, del.; Sears, sc., Illustrations include 10 lithographic plates by Heppenheimer & Maurer containing views of Philadelphia historical scenes and landmarks, and borders comprised of advertisements. Plates depict Independence Hall in 1776 and 1876; Carpenters' Hall; Washington's Retreat near Philadelphia; the old Liberty Bell; the signing of the Declaration of Independence, July 4th, 1776; colonists raising the first Liberty Pole in Philadelphia, July 5th, 1776; and views of Centennial buildings in Fairmount Park, including the Main Building, Art Gallery, Machinery Hall, Agricultural Hall, and Horticultural Hall. Most views also contain street and pedestrian traffic., "Partial list of hotels where a copy of this album is placed."--P. [63]., Includes advertisement for Heppenheimer & Maurer, lithographers, engravers & printers, p. [64]., Bound in leather; stamped in gold; with bosses., Philadelphia on Stone., POS 89
Date
[1875?]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department *albums (flat) [P.2008.34.27]
