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- Title
- Theo. Leonhardt & Son. Commercial lithography. 324 Chestnut St. Philadelphia Headquarters for bonds, certificates of stock, diplomas, show cards, checks, notes, drafts, cards, bills & letter-heads. The finest steam lithographic printing. Bird's eye views of Centennial grounds on letter headings for sale. Over
- Description
- Tradecard containing a montage of views of "International Exhibition" buildings. Depicts Agricultural Hall, Horticultural Hall, Memorial Building (Art Gallery), Woman's Pavillion, Jury Pavillion, Machinery Hall, and Main Building. Other pictorial elements include garland and an American eagle and shield. The lithographic studio was renamed following the partnership between Leonhardt and his son Arno circa 1874 and the firm remained in operation until the early 20th century. The Centennial Exhibition of 1876 celebrated the centennial of the United States through an international exhibition of industry, agriculture, and art., Not in Wainwright., Printed above the title: Theo. Leonhardt. Established in 1851. Arno Leonhardt., Philadelphia on Stone, POSA 97, Historical Society of Pennsylvania: Tradecard Collection - L - 1875
- Creator
- Theo. Leonhardt & Son
- Date
- c1875
- Location
- Historical Society of Pennsylvania HSP Tradecard Collection - L - 1875, Historical Society of Pennsylvania HSP Tradecard Collection - L - 1875 - verso
- Title
- Theo. Leonhardt & Son. Commercial lithography. 324 Chestnut St. Philadelphia Headquarters for bonds, certificates of stock, diplomas, show cards, checks, notes, drafts, cards, bills & letter-heads. The finest steam lithographic printing. Bird's eye views of Centennial grounds on letter headings for sale. Over
- Description
- Tradecard containing a montage of views of "International Exhibition" buildings. Depicts Agricultural Hall, Horticultural Hall, Memorial Building (Art Gallery), Woman's Pavillion, Jury Pavillion, Machinery Hall, and Main Building. Other pictorial elements include garland and an American eagle and shield. The lithographic studio was renamed following the partnership between Leonhardt and his son Arno circa 1874 and the firm remained in operation until the early 20th century. The Centennial Exhibition of 1876 celebrated the centennial of the United States through an international exhibition of industry, agriculture, and art., Not in Wainwright., Printed above the title: Theo. Leonhardt. Established in 1851. Arno Leonhardt., Philadelphia on Stone, POSA 97, Historical Society of Pennsylvania: Tradecard Collection - L - 1875
- Creator
- Theo. Leonhardt & Son
- Date
- c1875
- Location
- Historical Society of Pennsylvania HSP Tradecard Collection - L - 1875, Historical Society of Pennsylvania HSP Tradecard Collection - L - 1875 - verso
- Title
- Of the old firm of P.S. Duval & Son, and late of Duval & Hunter, S.C. Duval, lithographer, 401 Ranstead Place, above Chestnut Street, Philadelphia. [over.]
- Description
- Trade card depicting a clutch of flowers to advertise the Philadelphia lithographer, Stephen C. Duval, son of P.S. Duval who continued in the trade following dissolution of Hunter & Duval until ca. 1879. Verso contains advertising text promoting the "getting up of entirely new designs," in addition to services, cheaper prices, and estimates that will satisfy "both as to price and quality." Services include Lithographic, Chromo-Lithographic, Photo-Lithographic, Photo-Relief Engraving, and Type Printing Work, of every description." Text signed S.C. Duval, practical lithographer. Manager for A.L. Weise., Not in Wainwright., Philadelphia on Stone, POSA 66, Historical Society of Pennsylvania: Tradecard Collection - D - SCDuval, Weise operated from 401 Ranstead circa 1876-1879.
- Creator
- Duval, S.C. (Stephen C.)
- Date
- [ca. 1877]
- Location
- Historical Society of Pennsylvania HSP Tradecard Collection - D - SCDuval, Historical Society of Pennsylvania HSP Tradecard Collection - D - SCDuval verso
- Title
- Of the old firm of P.S. Duval & Son, and late of Duval & Hunter, S.C. Duval, lithographer, 401 Ranstead Place, above Chestnut Street, Philadelphia. [over.]
- Description
- Trade card depicting a clutch of flowers to advertise the Philadelphia lithographer, Stephen C. Duval, son of P.S. Duval who continued in the trade following dissolution of Hunter & Duval until ca. 1879. Verso contains advertising text promoting the "getting up of entirely new designs," in addition to services, cheaper prices, and estimates that will satisfy "both as to price and quality." Services include Lithographic, Chromo-Lithographic, Photo-Lithographic, Photo-Relief Engraving, and Type Printing Work, of every description." Text signed S.C. Duval, practical lithographer. Manager for A.L. Weise., Not in Wainwright., Philadelphia on Stone, POSA 66, Historical Society of Pennsylvania: Tradecard Collection - D - SCDuval, Weise operated from 401 Ranstead circa 1876-1879.
- Creator
- Duval, S.C. (Stephen C.)
- Date
- [ca. 1877]
- Location
- Historical Society of Pennsylvania HSP Tradecard Collection - D - SCDuval, Historical Society of Pennsylvania HSP Tradecard Collection - D - SCDuval verso
- Title
- W. F. Geddes' Sons steam power printers and lithographers 724 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia Pa 12 designs, in gold and tints
- Description
- Tradecards depicting impish figures resembling a harlequin and pixie representing spring. The harlequin blows bubbles and the pixie is accompanied by doves., Not in Wainwright., Philadelphia on Stone, POSA 108, Smithsonian Institution: NMAH Archives Center – Warshaw Collection - Printers & Printing - Box 1 - Geddes
- Creator
- W. F. Geddes' Sons
- Date
- [ca. 1875]
- Location
- Smithsonian Institution | Archives Center Warshaw Collection SI NMAH Archives Center – Warshaw Collection - Printers & Printing - Box 1 - Geddes
- Title
- Bird's eye view of Centennial buildings Centennial Station of Philada. & Reading R.R
- Description
- Tradecard for the Philadelphia & Reading Railroad showing a view looking west toward the exhibition grounds in West Fairmount Park. Includes the Centennial station (in the foreground), the Main Building, Machinery Hall, the Art Gallery (Memorial Hall), Judges Hall, Ladies Pavilion, U.S. Government Buildings, Horticultural Hall, Agricultural Hall, George's Hill, and the 24th Ward reservoir. Also shows a train approaching the station. Contains train schedule and ticketing information on the verso. Several of the depicted buildings were built after the designs of Henry Petit, Hermann Schwarzmann, and Joseph Wilson. The Centennial Exhibition celebrated the anniversary of the United States through an international exhibition of industry, agriculture, and art., Not in Wainwright., Copyrighted in Washington, D.C., Philadelphia on Stone, POS 47, Historical Society of Pennsylvania: Ba 8 C 3924.3
- Date
- c1876
- Location
- Historical Society of Pennsylvania HSP Ba 8 C 3924.3
- Title
- Craig, Finley & Co. Steam-power lithographers and printers, 1020 Arch Street
- Description
- Series of tradecards advertising the lithographic firm established as Craig, Butt & Finley in 1869 and renamed Craig, Finley & Co. in 1872. Seven of the tradecards depict quaint scenes of children at play and work in addition to one containing a montage of vignette views of buildings at the Centennial Exhibition of 1876. Scenes include a boy presenting flowers to a girl, children witnessing breaking and broken wares, children chasing a rabbit, a shepherd boy with a lamb, and girls performing the wash. All the boys are attired in knickers and most wear hats. Most of the girls are attired in peasant-like dresses. Centennial tradecard shows Machinery Hall, the Main Building, Art Gallery, Agricultural Hall, and Horticultural Hall. Also includes the promotional text: Publishers of this style Centennial Card. Firm operated until 1950., Not in Wainwright., Philadelphia on Stone, POSA 14, Historical Society of Pennsylvania: Tradecard Collection - Scrapbook. Gift of F. Lyman Windolph.
- Creator
- Craig, Finley & Co.
- Date
- [ca. 1876]
- Location
- Historical Society of Pennsylvania HSP Tradecard Collection - Scrapbook