Stewart's New Apollo Music Hall! : 609 Chestnut Street, and 608, 610 and 612 Jayne Street, (entrance on Chestnut Street.) J.C. Stewart, sole proprietor Fred Shaw, stage manager Prof. Knoth, musical director First week of the favorite danseuse and vocalist
Title
Stewart's New Apollo Music Hall! 609 Chestnut Street, and 608, 610 and 612 Jayne Street, (entrance on Chestnut Street.) J.C. Stewart, sole proprietor Fred Shaw, stage manager Prof. Knoth, musical director First week of the favorite danseuse and vocalist, Miss Lizzie Ellsworth Brilliant success of Miss Carrie Leon, Miss Sallie Collins, Miss Kate Brooks, Miss Susie Forrester, M'lle Henrietta, Miss Cassie Howard, Miss A. Francis, Miss Ida May, Miss V. Leonard, in conjuntion with the great Apollo Star Co. Triumphant success of the great female minstrel scene, from "Three fast men." ... School in an uproar! ... Grecian statues! ... The whole to conclude with the Irish interlude, entitled O'Flanigan at the fair ... Prices of admission. Parquet, 15 cts Orchestra seats, 25 " Private boxes, $5 00 Seat in do. 50 cts Doors open at 7. Commence quarter to 8
Description
Parentheses substituted for square brackets in title transcription., Several of these performers appeared at J.C. "Fattie" Stewart's other music halls in 1864., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator
Fattie Stewart's New Apollo Music Hall
Date
[1864?]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB Phi Fattie 1864 (27)5761.F.46a (McAllister)
City Hall, Burlington Second & positively last night this Friday evening, Feb. 26, 1864. : Entire change of programme. Everything new! Crowded houses nightly! Everybody delighted! Patronized by the first families in the city! Morris' Minstrels brass band
Title
City Hall, Burlington Second & positively last night this Friday evening, Feb. 26, 1864 Entire change of programme. Everything new! Crowded houses nightly! Everybody delighted! Patronized by the first families in the city! Morris' Minstrels brass band and burlesque old folks' concert troupe! To obtain good seats, come early! Tickets can be had at the hall from 10 to 12, A.M. 3 splendid burlesques this evening! Opera, farce, burlesque and comedy this evening. ... The busted note: ... The stupid servant! ... The whole to conclude with the plantation scene, Jack on the green! by the entire company. Cards of admission, 25 cts. Reserved seats, 25 cts. extra Doors open at a quarter-before 7. To commence at a quarter to 8 o'clock precisely. ... A free serenade in front of hall, previous to performance by Morris' Brass Band
Description
The company includes: W.A. Abbott, W. Blackeney, O.H. Carter, C. Curtis, Charles Gassett, W.H. Granger, M. Kanane, E. Kerwin, M.C. Miller, C.A. Morris, Frank Newall, C.H. Pease, Harry Pell, Jules Seidel, Lew Simmons, J.H. Surridge, J.R. Taylor, Calvin Wagner, and Frank Wells., Printed area, including double-rule border, measures 54.9 x 20.0 cm., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator
Morris' Minstrels
Date
[1864]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1864 Morris (25)5761.F.130 (McAllister)
City Hall, Bordentown For one night only, positively This Saturday evening, Feb. 27, 1864. : Having just concluded a season of fifteen nights at the Concert Hall, Philadelphia, (acknowledged by all the most successful engagement ever played in that city)
Title
City Hall, Bordentown For one night only, positively This Saturday evening, Feb. 27, 1864 Having just concluded a season of fifteen nights at the Concert Hall, Philadelphia, (acknowledged by all the most successful engagement ever played in that city) are now en route for the West, and will perform in this city on the above night. The far-famed, world-renowned, original and only Morris' Minstrels! brass band and burlesque old folks' concert troupe! 19 established artists, from their opera house, Tremont Street, Boston. ... Five comedians, four balladists, seven musicians and three dancers. The only complete company organized--organized with great care for this season, 1864. ... Scenes from my boyhood ... Giving the sign, ... The veteran, ... The whole to conclude with the roaring farce, Black assurance: ... Cards of admission, 25 cts. Reserved seats, 25 cts. extra Doors open at a quarter-before 7. To commence at a quarter to 8 o'clock precisely. ... A free serenade in front of hall, previous to performance by Morris' Brass Band
Description
The company includes: W.A. Abbott, W. Blackeney, O.H. Carter, C. Curtis, Charles Gassett, W.H. Granger, M. Kanane, E. Kerwin, M.C. Miller, C.A. Morris, Frank Newall, C.H. Pease, Harry Pell, Jules Seidel, Lew Simmons, J.H. Surridge, J.R. Taylor, Calvin Wagner, and Frank Wells., "Rules of the hall.--Persons are requested not to beat time with their feet, as it is unpleasant to the audience and interrupts the performance. Front and centre seats reserved for ladies and gentlemen accompanying them. Colored people admitted only to seats assigned them. Gentlemen are requested to take off their hats during the performance hours. Whistling is positively forbidden in the hall. Owing to the extreme length of the programme, no repetition of the pieces can be given. Boys not admitted to the gallery.", Printed area, including double-rule border, measures 54.7 x 20.0 cm., Illustration signed: J.W. Morse N.Y., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator
Morris' Minstrels
Date
[1864]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1864 Morris (25)5761.F.131a (McAllister)
Washington Hall One night only, positively, Monday evening, Feburary 29, 1864. : Entire change of programme. Everything new! Crowded houses nightly! Everybody delighted! Patronized by the first families in the city! Morris' Minstrels brass band and burles
Title
Washington Hall One night only, positively, Monday evening, Feburary 29, 1864 Entire change of programme. Everything new! Crowded houses nightly! Everybody delighted! Patronized by the first families in the city! Morris' Minstrels brass band and burlesque old folks' concert troupe! To obtain good seats, come early! Tickets can be had at the hall from 10 to 12, A.M. 3 splendid burlesques this evening! Opera, farce, burlesque and comedy this evening. ... The busted note: ... The stupid servant! ... The whole to conclude with the plantation scene, Jack on the green! by the entire company. Cards of admission, 25 cts. Reserved seats, 25 cts. extra Doors open at a quarter-before 7. To commence at a quarter to 8 o'clock precisely. ... A free serenade in front of hall, previous to performance by Morris' Brass Band
Description
The company includes: W.A. Abbott, W. Blackeney, O.H. Carter, C. Curtis, Charles Gassett, W.H. Granger, M. Kanane, E. Kerwin, M.C. Miller, C.A. Morris, Frank Newall, C.H. Pease, Harry Pell, Jules Seidel, Lew Simmons, J.H. Surridge, J.R. Taylor, Calvin Wagner, and Frank Wells., Printed area, including double-rule border, measures 55.1 x 20.0 cm., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator
Morris' Minstrels
Date
[1864]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1864 Morris (25)5761.F.132a (McAllister)
For positively one night only Town Hall, Bordentown! on Thursday evening, July 2d, 1863. : The far-famed and old established Sanford's Opera Troupe, from his opera houses, Philad'a and Harrisburg The best troupe in the world. Two companies condensed into
Title
For positively one night only Town Hall, Bordentown! on Thursday evening, July 2d, 1863 The far-famed and old established Sanford's Opera Troupe, from his opera houses, Philad'a and Harrisburg The best troupe in the world. Two companies condensed into one. Sanford, the pioneer of minstrelsy will appear in his special acts. Mr. Sanford will have the honor of presenting the best troupe of artists that has ever been concentrated into one body, embracing operatic talent, tragic merit, comic ability, delineations of men, manners and customs, and the special acts, as given with unbounded applause! for the past fourteen years, to the elite of the world. ... Deaf as a post ... "Them" Irishmen, ... To conclude with the sketch, entitled Uncle Tom's Cabin ... Admission, 25 cents. Children, 15 cents Front seats invariably reserved for ladies. Doors open at 7 o'clock. Performance to commence at 8 o'clock
Description
The company includes: Mr. Batchelor, Tom W. Brown, E. De Haven, G.L. Hall, E. Haven, A. Linwood, Fulton Myers, J.R. Myers, S.S. Sanford, E.J. Turner, J. Williams, and Mr. Wilson., Printed area, including double-rule border, measures 42.5 x 16.4 cm., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator
Sanford's Opera Troupe
Date
[1863]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1863 Sanford (25)5761.F.86a (McAllister)
City Hall, Burlington For two nights only, positively Thursday and Friday evenings, Feb. 25 and 26. : Having just concluded a season of fifteen nights at the Concert Hall, Philadelphia, (acknowledged by all the most successful engagement ever played in th
Title
City Hall, Burlington For two nights only, positively Thursday and Friday evenings, Feb. 25 and 26 Having just concluded a season of fifteen nights at the Concert Hall, Philadelphia, (acknowledged by all the most successful engagement ever played in that city) are now en route for the West, and will perform in this city on the above nights. This company give an entire change of performance every night. The far-famed, world-renowned, original and only Morris' Minstrels! brass band and burlesque old folks' concert troupe! 19 established artists, from their opera house, Tremont Street, Boston. ... Five comedians, four balladists, seven musicians and three dancers. The only complete company organized--organized with great care for this season, 1864. ... Scenes from my boyhood ... Giving the sign ... The veteran, ... The whole to conclude with the roaring farce, Black assurance: ... Cards of admission, 25 cts. Reserved seats, 25 cts. extra Doors open at a quarter-before 7. To commence at a quarter to 8 o'clock precisely. ... A free serenade in front of hall, previous to performance by Morris' Brass Band
Description
The company includes: W.A. Abbott, W. Blackeney, O.H. Carter, C. Curtis, Charles Gassett, W.H. Granger, M. Kanane, E. Kerwin, M.C. Miller, C.A. Morris, Frank Newall, C.H. Pease, Harry Pell, Jules Seidel, Lew Simmons, J.H. Surridge, J.R. Taylor, Calvin Wagner, and Frank Wells., "Rules of the hall.--Persons are requested not to beat time with their feet, as it is unpleasant to the audience and interrupts the performance. Front and centre seats reserved for ladies and gentlemen accompanying them. Colored people admitted only to seats assigned them. Gentlemen are requested to take off their hats during the performance hours. Whistling is positively forbidden in the hall. Owing to the extreme length of the programme, no repetition of the pieces can be given. Boys not admitted to the gallery.", Printed area, including double-rule border, measures 55.1 x 19.9 cm., Illustration signed: J.W. Morse N.Y., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator
Morris' Minstrels
Date
[1864]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1864 Morris (25)5761.F.129 (McAllister)
The celebrated combination troupe, Green & Dale's Minstrels, and Burlesque Opera Troupe fifteen star performers. This unequaled company of talented artists will give two of their select soirees de Ethiope at the above place, on Monday and Tuesday evenings
Title
The celebrated combination troupe, Green & Dale's Minstrels, and Burlesque Opera Troupe fifteen star performers. This unequaled company of talented artists will give two of their select soirees de Ethiope at the above place, on Monday and Tuesday evenings, March 21st and 22d, 1864, when a new and varied entertainment will be presented. Change of programme each evening! The repertoire of the company being very extensive. ... Programme. ... Talent in demand ... Pomp's mishaps, ... The crows! ... The two thespians, ... Ole Bull in a tight place ... The whole to conclude with the new plantation scene, entitled Heigh, Daddy in which all the company will appear. Cards of admission, 25 cents Doors open at 7 o'clock. To commence at quarter of 8. Front seats reserved for ladies and escorts
Description
Performers include: T.D. Calvin, C.H. Campbell, Charles Comber, C.P. Dale, O.J. Dale, G.W. Danvers, T.B. Dawson, Frank Gardner, J.E. Green, Professor Howard, Mons. Lucia, Johnny Mackey, J. Morgan, C.A. Pettit, F. Warner, and Harry White., Printed area, including double-rule border, measures 54.8 x 20.1 cm., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator
Green & Dale's Minstrels
Date
[1864]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1864 Green (25)5761.F.135a (McAllister)
Head quarters of the Army of the Potomac Our Head-Quarters! (late "New Idea") Concert Saloon, : No. 609 Chestnut Street, (above Sixth.) Sole lessee and proprietor, Chas. St. Clair Superintendent, J.J. Fullerton Leader of orchestra, J.K. Search Stage manag
Title
Head quarters of the Army of the Potomac Our Head-Quarters! (late "New Idea") Concert Saloon No. 609 Chestnut Street, (above Sixth.) Sole lessee and proprietor, Chas. St. Clair Superintendent, J.J. Fullerton Leader of orchestra, J.K. Search Stage manager, W.H. Porter Everything new all this week. Greatest company of living artists in the city! Return and successful engagement of Joe M. Mortimer! the well-known and very popular banjoist, Also, Miss Sallie Brooks the beautiful songstress. The above popular artists will appear henceforth, nightly. First week of the old favorite, Old Bob Sheppard, the original Old Bob Ridley. Second week of the old favorite, Bob Harrison, the celebrated Ethiopian comedian. Second week of the nonpareil banjo soloist and Ethiopian comedian, Billy Spaulding, second week of the great English clog and Scotch jig dancer, James Williams Continued success of the old company: Billy Porter, the celebrated plantation delineator. Second week of Miss Annie Stattler, Philadelphia's favorite songstress. Ella Zoyara Forrest, the beautiful danseuse. Miss Kate Oakland, danseuse and comedienne. George Jones, the astonishing Irish comedic singer and Ethiopian comedian. John Riley, the wild Irishman. Prof'r Anderson, musical director. ... Come and see the amusing play, called Here she goes and there she goes ... Come and be amused with the Cigar-maker in difficulty by three stars. This evening, the musical farce, entitled The Swiss cottage. Home where genius dwells Admission (including refreshments) 10 cts. Come & see. No boys admitted
Description
Some of the performers listed appeared in other Philadelphia music halls in 1863 and 1864., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator
Our Head-Quarters Concert Saloon (Philadelphia, Pa.)
Date
[1863 or 1864?]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB Phi Our 1863 (27)5761.F.30a (McAllister)
Head quarters of the Army of the Potomac Our Head-Quarters! (late "New Idea") Concert Saloon, : No. 609 Chestnut Street, (above Sixth.) Sole lessee and proprietor, Chas. St. Clair Superintendent, J.J. Fullerton Leader of orchestra, J.K. Search Stage manag
Title
Head quarters of the Army of the Potomac Our Head-Quarters! (late "New Idea") Concert Saloon No. 609 Chestnut Street, (above Sixth.) Sole lessee and proprietor, Chas. St. Clair Superintendent, J.J. Fullerton Leader of orchestra, J.K. Search Stage manager, Joe Mortimer Everything new all this week. First appearance of Miss Hettie St. Clair Philadelphia's favorite danseuse. Return and successful engagement of Joe M. Mortimer! the well-known and very popular banjoist, Also, Miss Sallie Brooks the beautiful songstress. The above popular artists will appear henceforth, nightly. Second week of the old favorite, Old Bob Sheppard, the original Old Bob Ridley. Third week of the old favorite, Bob Harrison, the celebrated Ethiopian comedian. Third week of the nonpareil banjo soloist and Ethiopian comedian, Billy Spaulding, third week of the great English clog and Scotch jig dancer, James Williams Continued success of the old company: Billy Porter, the celebrated plantation delineator. Second week of Miss Annie Stattler, Philadelphia's favorite songstress. Ella Zoyara Forrest, the beautiful danseuse. George Jones, the astonishing Irish comedic singer and Ethiopian comedian. John Riley, the wild Irishman. Prof'r Anderson, musical director. ... Come and see the amusing play, called Here she goes and there she goes ... Come and be amused with the Cigar-maker in difficulty by three stars. This evening, the musical farce, entitled The Swiss cottage. Home where genius dwells Admission (including refreshments) 10 cts. Come & see. No boys admitted
Description
Some of the performers listed appeared in other Philadelphia music halls in 1863 and 1864., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator
Our Head-Quarters Concert Saloon (Philadelphia, Pa.)
Date
[1863 or 1864?]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB Phi Our 1863 (27)5761.F.31a (McAllister)
Brandt's Hall! : Manager, S.C. Dubois Mr. Dubois, the manager, gives notice that every exertion will be made by him to preserve the strictest order and ensure the comfort of all those who wish to pass a pleasant evening in the hall. The citizens of Harris
Title
Brandt's Hall! Manager, S.C. Dubois Mr. Dubois, the manager, gives notice that every exertion will be made by him to preserve the strictest order and ensure the comfort of all those who wish to pass a pleasant evening in the hall. The citizens of Harrisburg and vicinity are notified, that Mr. Dubois has taken great pains to present this great American drama of The octoroon! in a style worthy of their patronage. ... On Monday evening, May 16th, 1864, will be presented the great American drama of The octoroon! or, Life in Louisiana! ... Note.--The management wish to impress on the minds of the audience that this play is considered the truest picture ever drawn of Southern life, and in order to appreciate it properly, the strictest attention is necessary. Reserved seats, 50 cents Particular notice.--Those desirous of securing seats, which will be retained during the evening, can do so by applying at the hall during the morning. Seats, not reserved, 25 cents Doors open at half-past seven o'clock. Performance at eight
Description
The cast includes: H.C. Andrews, S.C. Dubois, Mary Dumas, E.A. Eberle, W. Johnson, Howard Keyser, Marie Le Gros, Mrs. Loker, W.H. Mathews, G.W. Mitchell, F. Morland, G.W. Shields, Emma Stanley, Mattie Sutherland, and R.G. Wilson., Printed area, including double-rule border, measures 55.8 x 20.3 cm., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator
Dramatic Combination
Date
[1864]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1864 Dramatic (26)5761.F.26a (McAllister)
Willard's Hall! Positively for one week only : First appearance in Washington for 5 years, commencing on Monday, May 4th, 1863 to continue every night during the week. 3 grand day entertainments will be given on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, commencing
Title
Willard's Hall! Positively for one week only First appearance in Washington for 5 years, commencing on Monday, May 4th, 1863 to continue every night during the week. 3 grand day entertainments will be given on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, commencing at 3 o'clock, P.M. Doors open at 2. Price of admission--Tickets, 50 cts. Reserved seats, 25 cents extra Children, under 10 years, half-price. There will be no reserved seats at the matinees, and all children will be admitted in the afternoon at 15 cents; adults 50 cents. The world-celebrated Peak Family Swiss bell ringers of 12 members! In their novel and select costume concerts!
Description
The illustration, signed Shugg, shows twelve handbell ringers, although there are only eleven performers listed on this playbill: Mr. and Mrs. William Peak, Julia Peak Blaisdell, W.B. Blaisdell, E.E. Blaisdell, E.W. Crayton, Gustave Kaufman, J.F. Spalding, Lizette Peak, Eddie S. Peak, and Frank Peak., The other playbills for this concert series, with the same illustration, have the imprint: U.S. Job Printing Office, Ledger Buildings., Printed area, including double-rule border, measures 56.2 x 20.3 cm., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator
Peak Family (Swiss bell ringers)
Date
[1863]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1863 Peak (25)5761.F.67b (McAllister)
Institute Hall. Positively 1 night only : Monday evening, June 1st, 1863. Cards of admission, twenty-five cts. No half-price. Doors open at half-past 7 o'clock. Performance to commence at 8. The world-celebrated Peak Family Swiss bell ringers of 12 member
Title
Institute Hall. Positively 1 night only Monday evening, June 1st, 1863. Cards of admission, twenty-five cts. No half-price. Doors open at half-past 7 o'clock. Performance to commence at 8. The world-celebrated Peak Family Swiss bell ringers of 12 members, in their novel and select costume concerts!
Description
The illustration, signed Shugg, shows twelve handbell ringers, although there are only eleven performers listed on this playbill: Mr. and Mrs. William Peak, Julia Peak Blaisdell, W.B. Blaisdell, E.E. Blaisdell, E.W. Crayton, Gustave Kaufman, J.F. Spalding, Lizette Peak, Eddie S. Peak, and Frank Peak., Printed area, including double-rule border, measures 56.2 x 20.3 cm., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator
Peak Family (Swiss bell ringers)
Date
[1863]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1863 Peak (25)5761.F.75b (McAllister)
Lyceum Hall, Jersey City For four nights only : Friday, Saturday, Monday & Tuesday, June 5th, 6th, 8th & 9th A grand matinee on Saturday, commencing at 3 for the accommodation of children. Children admitted to the matinee for 10 cents No half-price in the
Title
Lyceum Hall, Jersey City For four nights only Friday, Saturday, Monday & Tuesday, June 5th, 6th, 8th & 9th A grand matinee on Saturday, commencing at 3 for the accommodation of children. Children admitted to the matinee for 10 cents No half-price in the evening. Reserved seats, 50 cts. Cards of admission, twenty-five cts. No half-price. Doors open at half-past 7 o'clock. Performance to commence at 8. The world-celebrated Peak Family Swiss bell ringers of 12 members, in their novel and select costume concerts!
Description
The illustration, signed Shugg, shows twelve handbell ringers, although there are only eleven performers listed on this playbill: Mr. and Mrs. William Peak, Julia Peak Blaisdell, W.B. Blaisdell, E.E. Blaisdell, E.W. Crayton, Gustave Kaufman, J.F. Spalding, Lizette Peak, Eddie S. Peak, and Frank Peak., Printed area, including double-rule border, measures 56.2 x 20.3 cm., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator
Peak Family (Swiss bell ringers)
Date
[1863]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1863 Peak (25)5761.F.73a (McAllister)
Farrington Hall, Yonkers Positively one night only : Wednesday evening, June 10th, '63. Cards of admission, twenty-five cts. No half-price. Doors open at half-past 7 o'clock. Performance to commence at 8. The world-celebrated Peak Family Swiss bell ringer
Title
Farrington Hall, Yonkers Positively one night only Wednesday evening, June 10th, '63. Cards of admission, twenty-five cts. No half-price. Doors open at half-past 7 o'clock. Performance to commence at 8. The world-celebrated Peak Family Swiss bell ringers of 12 members, in their novel and select costume concerts!
Description
The illustration, signed Shugg, shows twelve handbell ringers, although there are only eleven performers listed on this playbill: Mr. and Mrs. William Peak, Julia Peak Blaisdell, W.B. Blaisdell, E.E. Blaisdell, E.W. Crayton, Gustave Kaufman, J.F. Spalding, Lizette Peak, Eddie S. Peak, and Frank Peak., Printed area, including double-rule border, measures 56.2 x 20.3 cm., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator
Peak Family (Swiss bell ringers)
Date
[1863]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1863 Peak (25)5761.F.79a (McAllister)
Simpson's Hall, Peekskill Positively one night only : Thursday evening, June 11th, '63. Cards of admission, twenty-five cts. No half-price. Doors open at half-past 7 o'clock. Performance to commence at 8. The world-celebrated Peak Family Swiss bell ringer
Title
Simpson's Hall, Peekskill Positively one night only Thursday evening, June 11th, '63. Cards of admission, twenty-five cts. No half-price. Doors open at half-past 7 o'clock. Performance to commence at 8. The world-celebrated Peak Family Swiss bell ringers of 12 members, in their novel and select costume concerts!
Description
The illustration, signed Shugg, shows twelve handbell ringers, although there are only eleven performers listed on this playbill: Mr. and Mrs. William Peak, Julia Peak Blaisdell, W.B. Blaisdell, E.E. Blaisdell, E.W. Crayton, Gustave Kaufman, J.F. Spalding, Lizette Peak, Eddie S. Peak, and Frank Peak., Printed area, including double-rule border, measures 56.2 x 20.3 cm., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator
Peak Family (Swiss bell ringers)
Date
[1863]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1863 Peak (25)5761.F.80a (McAllister)
David Lewis Papers, 1793-1839 (inclusive).
Title
David Lewis Papers, 1793-1839 (inclusive)
Description
The David Lewis Papers span Lewis's career, and document some of his activities with his firm Wharton & Lewis, with the Phoenix Insurance Company of Philadelphia, and as a merchant., On deposit at the Historical Society of Pennsylvania, 1300 Locust Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107. For service, please contact the Historical Society at 215-732-6200 or http://www.hsp.org., David Lewis (1766-1840) was a Philadelphia merchant in business with Isaac Wharton (1745-1808) for twenty years. Wharton and Lewis were two of the founders of the Phoenix Insurance Company of Philadelphia, which was organized in 1803. Wharton was elected the company's first president and Lewis its vice president, offices they held until Wharton resigned in November 1805. At that point, Lewis became president, and retained the position until his death in 1840.
Creator
Lewis, David, 1766-1840
Date
1793
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | MSS McA MSS 015, https://digital.librarycompany.org/islandora/object/Islandora%3A64985#page/1/mode/1up
United States Sanitary Commission. Philadelphia Agency. No. 27 South Sixth Street. : Aid societies in the country, sending boxes or packages should have them legibly directed to Robert M. Lewis, U.S. Sanitary Commission, No. 27 South Sixth Street, Philade
Title
United States Sanitary Commission. Philadelphia Agency. No. 27 South Sixth Street Aid societies in the country, sending boxes or packages should have them legibly directed to Robert M. Lewis, U.S. Sanitary Commission, No. 27 South Sixth Street, Philadelphia, and send them by railroad or otherwise. The freight will be settled for by the Philadelphia Agency. Any of the publications of the commission may be had, or further information obtained, by addressing the superintendent, at the depository. Supplies wanted for the hospitals
Description
Letter on p. [3]-[4], signed and dated at end: C.J. Stillé, W.H. Ashhurst, Thos. Kimber, Jr., Hugh Davids, Geo. M. Conarroe, committee on the depository. Philadelphia, February, 1863., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator
United States Sanitary Commission, Philadelphia Branch
Date
[1863]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare sm # Am 1863 Uni Sta Sanitary (2)5781.F.57c (McAllister)
John C. Browne Photograph Albums
Title
John C. Browne Photograph Albums
Description
Views of Photographic Society of Philadelphia excursions, Philadelphia landmarks, and regional natural scenery, 1873-1882.
Engraving Plate for Library Company Letterhead
Title
Engraving Plate for Library Company Letterhead
Description
Reads: “Library Co. of Philadelphia, Philadelphia.” The Library Company’s seal is at the left.
Creator
Biddle Press
Date
Ca. 1939
Location
OBJ 687
Volunteer Refreshment Saloon, supported gratuitously by the citizens of Philadelphia, Pa. [graphic] / Des. & lith. on stone by W. Boell; Lith. & printed in colors by W. Boell 311 Walnut St.
Title
Volunteer Refreshment Saloon, supported gratuitously by the citizens of Philadelphia, Pa. [graphic] / Des. & lith. on stone by W. Boell; Lith. & printed in colors by W. Boell 311 Walnut St.
Description
Location: Swanson and Washingtown Avenues, southwest corner., Wainwright retrospective conversion project., Select link below to view a digital image., Historical Society of Pennsylvania: Bc32 V58c.
Creator
Boell, William lithographer., creator
Date
c1861.
Location
http://www.lcpgraphics.org/wainwright/W438.htm, Library Company of Philadelphia Print Dept. *W438 [P.9001.2]
Cunningham
Title
Cunningham & Hill, 204 Church Street, Philadelphia. Flags and shields of all nations and sizes, gas jets of any device or design, banners and silk flags for inside decoration
Description
Advertisement issued during the Centennial Exhibition 1876 for the upholstery manufacturers and dealers containing illustrations of 5 different styles of patriotic bunting and an exterior view of a residence adorned with bunting and commemorative window shades. Illustrations depict bunting designs composed of shields, flags (including America, France, Great Britain), swaths of fabric, panels, and fringes. One design includes shield with portrait of George Washington. Section of advertisement also includes a design for lettering reading "1776 Union 1876" complemented by the figure of an eagle. View of residence shows a three-story mansard-roofed building with a portico entrance. The name and address of Cunningham & Hill are printed over and within the illustrations. Cunningham & Hill, the partnership between William B. Cunningham & Philip Hill, operated between circa 1871 and 1876 when the partnership dissolved., Advertising text printed below image: We would respectfully call your attention to the above illustration of store and house decoration, and advise those who attend decorating to do so at their earliest convenience to avoid a rush, which will be inevitable. Our shields are made of papier-mache, and can be exposed to all weathers, and can easily be attached to any window with out patent group-socket for five flags, making a beautiful group. Manufactured wholesale and retail., POSP 285
Date
[1876]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department *BW - Centennial [P.2011.53]
P. R. Schuyler, furnishing undertaker, N.E. cor. Beaver & 4th Sts., Philadelphia. N. B. lots for sale in Monument Cemetery on reasonable terms. Also single interments. [graphic] / Drawn on stone by W. H. Rease, No. 17, So. 5th. St.
Title
P. R. Schuyler, furnishing undertaker, N.E. cor. Beaver & 4th Sts., Philadelphia. N. B. lots for sale in Monument Cemetery on reasonable terms. Also single interments. [graphic] / Drawn on stone by W. H. Rease, No. 17, So. 5th. St.
Description
LCP copy lacking title. Title repeated in German., Wainwright retrospective conversion project., Select link below to view a digital image.
Creator
Rease, W. H. lithographer., creator
Date
ca. 1848.
Location
http://www.lcpgraphics.org/wainwright/W261.htm, Library Company of Philadelphia Print Dept. *W261 [P.2151]
Philadelphia, from the State House steeple, north, east and south. [graphic] / Sketched from nature by Joseph Thoma ; Drawn on stone by Leo Elliot ; N. Friend's Lithc. Offce. 141 Walnut Street ; Printed at T. Sinc.
Title
Philadelphia, from the State House steeple, north, east and south. [graphic] / Sketched from nature by Joseph Thoma ; Drawn on stone by Leo Elliot ; N. Friend's Lithc. Offce. 141 Walnut Street ; Printed at T. Sinc.
Description
Wainwright retrospective conversion project., Select link below to view a digital image.
Creator
Elliot, Leo, lithographer., creator
Date
c1849.
Location
http://www.lcpgraphics.org/wainwright/W287.htm, Library Company of Philadelphia Print Dept. **W287 [P.2125]
John C. Baker & Co. wholesale dealers & importers of drugs, medicines, chemicals, paints & dye stuffs, No. 100, North Third St. Philadelphia. [graphic] / On stone by W. H. Rease No. 17 So. 5th St.
Title
John C. Baker & Co. wholesale dealers & importers of drugs, medicines, chemicals, paints & dye stuffs, No. 100, North Third St. Philadelphia. [graphic] / On stone by W. H. Rease No. 17 So. 5th St.
Description
Wainwright retrospective conversion project., Select link below to view a digital image.
Creator
Rease, W. H. lithographer., creator
Date
ca. 1849.
Location
http://www.lcpgraphics.org/wainwright/W201.htm, Library Company of Philadelphia Print Dept. **W201 [P.2140]
[Philada. & New York Pekin Tea Company, N.W. corner of Callowhill and Sixth Streets, Philadelphia] [graphic] / Drawn on stone by Wm. H. Rease, No. 17 1/2 Sth. 5th St.
Title
[Philada. & New York Pekin Tea Company, N.W. corner of Callowhill and Sixth Streets, Philadelphia] [graphic] / Drawn on stone by Wm. H. Rease, No. 17 1/2 Sth. 5th St.
Description
Location: Callowhill and Sixth Streets, northwest corner., Wainwright retrospective conversion project., Select link below to view a digital image.
Creator
Rease, W. H. lithographer., creator
Date
ca. 1850.
Location
http://www.lcpgraphics.org/wainwright/W278.htm, Library Company of Philadelphia Print Dept. *W278 [P.2168]
S. Tobias, importer & general dealer in wines, liquors, cordials and syrups, No. 68, North 3d. Street, above Arch, Philadelphia. [graphic] / Drawn on stone by Wm. H. Rease, No. 17 1/2 S. 5th. St.
Title
S. Tobias, importer & general dealer in wines, liquors, cordials and syrups, No. 68, North 3d. Street, above Arch, Philadelphia. [graphic] / Drawn on stone by Wm. H. Rease, No. 17 1/2 S. 5th. St.
Description
Wainwright retrospective conversion project., Select link below to view a digital image.
Creator
Rease, W. H., creator
Date
ca. 1846.
Location
http://www.lcpgraphics.org/wainwright/W325.htm, Library Company of Philadelphia Print Dept. *W325 [P.2183]
[Womrath & Neville, manufactory of fringes, tassels, cords & c. & Geo. F. Womrath, fur store, 15 & 13 North Fourth Street, Philadelphia] [graphic] / Drawn on stone W. H. Rease, 17, So. 15th St.
Title
[Womrath & Neville, manufactory of fringes, tassels, cords & c. & Geo. F. Womrath, fur store, 15 & 13 North Fourth Street, Philadelphia] [graphic] / Drawn on stone W. H. Rease, 17, So. 15th St.
Description
Location: 15 & 13 North Fourth Street (pre-consolidation)., Wainwright retrospective conversion project., Select link below to view a digital image.
Creator
Rease, W. H. lithographer., creator
Date
ca. 1846.
Location
http://www.lcpgraphics.org/wainwright/W468.htm, Library Company of Philadelphia Print Dept. *W468 [P.2249]
John Hibler, importer & wholesale dealer in foreign & American wines & liquors. No. 56, North Third Street, (second door above Arch,) Philadelphia. [graphic] / On stone by W.H. Rease, 17 So. 5th St., Phila.
Title
John Hibler, importer & wholesale dealer in foreign & American wines & liquors. No. 56, North Third Street, (second door above Arch,) Philadelphia. [graphic] / On stone by W.H. Rease, 17 So. 5th St., Phila.
Description
Date of publication supplied by Wainwright., Advertisement depicting the four-story shop containing signage advertising wines & liquors. The doors, windows, and cellar are open for business. Inside the shop, wine casks, crates, jugs, and bottles line the floors and a laborer raises a cask with a pulley. Outside, a laborer loads casks onto a horse-drawn cart as nearby. An African American peddler with a basket and ringing a bell passes by. Partial views of the adjacent stores, possibly an apothecary and bolting cloth business, are visible. Hibler, operated the wine business at the location from 1840 until 1844, where afterward he operated a grocery.
Creator
Rease, W. H., lithographer., creator
Date
[1844]
Location
http://www.lcpgraphics.org/wainwright/W203.htm, Library Company of Philadelphia Print Dept. *W203 [P.2116]
The Artillery Corps of Philadelphia Greys, (Company D), Comd. by Capt. Geo. Cadwalader, First Regiment of Artillery, 1st Brigade, 1st Division, P. M. [graphic] / Sketched on the spot & Lithogd. by Alfred Hoffy; P.S. Duval, Lith.
Title
The Artillery Corps of Philadelphia Greys, (Company D), Comd. by Capt. Geo. Cadwalader, First Regiment of Artillery, 1st Brigade, 1st Division, P. M. [graphic] / Sketched on the spot & Lithogd. by Alfred Hoffy; P.S. Duval, Lith.
Description
Location: Powelton, west side of the Schuylkill River., Wainwright retrospective conversion project., Historical Society of Pennsylvania: Bb529 H711.
Creator
Hoffy, Alfred M., b. ca. 1790 lithographer., creator
Date
1845.
Location
http://www.lcpgraphics.org/wainwright/W367.htm, Library Company of Philadelphia Print Dept. *W367 [P.9504.6]
[Joseph Feinour & Son stove store and Joseph Feinour's tin, copper brass & iron ware house 213-215 South Front Street, Philadelphia] [graphic] / ...by W. H. Rease, 17, So. 5th St.
Title
[Joseph Feinour & Son stove store and Joseph Feinour's tin, copper brass & iron ware house 213-215 South Front Street, Philadelphia] [graphic] / ...by W. H. Rease, 17, So. 5th St.
Description
Location: 213-215, later 345-347 South Front Street., Wainwright retrospective conversion project., Select link below to view a digital image.
Creator
Rease, W. H., creator
Date
ca. 1845.
Location
http://www.lcpgraphics.org/wainwright/W209.htm, Library Company of Philadelphia Print Dept. *W209 [P.2112]
Frank S. Judd, machinist and tool maker, Artisan Hall, 613 Sansom Street, Philadelphia, is prepared to furnish all kinds of fine tools to order, on short notice and at reasonable prices.
Title
Frank S. Judd, machinist and tool maker, Artisan Hall, 613 Sansom Street, Philadelphia, is prepared to furnish all kinds of fine tools to order, on short notice and at reasonable prices.
Description
Circular for dies, punches, and cutters., Provenance: Gift of David Doret, 2007., Provenance: Advertisements in the collection were sent by various manufacturers to John C. Clark & Sons, a Philadelphia stationery firm.
Creator
Judd, Frank S., creator
Date
[1865?].
Location
Doret Ephemera
T. G. Chase & Co. no. 223 South Eighth Street, Philadelphia, manufacturers of extra refined amber mucilage, black, blue, red and carmine inks, machine copying ink, writing fluid, ladies' violet ink.
Title
T. G. Chase & Co. no. 223 South Eighth Street, Philadelphia, manufacturers of extra refined amber mucilage, black, blue, red and carmine inks, machine copying ink, writing fluid, ladies' violet ink.
Description
Provenance: Gift of David Doret, 2007., Provenance: Advertisements in the collection were sent by various manufacturers to John C. Clark & Sons, a Philadelphia stationery firm.
Creator
T. G. Chase & Co., creator
Date
[1866?].
Location
Doret Ephemera
Penn Steam Engine & Boiler Works. Foot of Palmer Street, Kensington, Philadelphia. Reaney Neafie & Co. engineers, machinists, boiler makers, black smiths & founders. [graphic] / Lith. by W. H. Rease 4th & Chesnut St.
Title
Penn Steam Engine & Boiler Works. Foot of Palmer Street, Kensington, Philadelphia. Reaney Neafie & Co. engineers, machinists, boiler makers, black smiths & founders. [graphic] / Lith. by W. H. Rease 4th & Chesnut St.
Description
Published in The Hibernia Fire Engine Company No.1 (Philadelphia: Printed by J. B. Chandler, 306 & 308 Chestnut St, 1859), page 109., Wainwright retrospective conversion project., Select link below to view a digital image., Library Company of Philadelphia: in *Am 1859 Hibernia 11750.Q., Historical Society of Pennsylvania:
Creator
Rease, W. H. lithographer., creator
Date
1859.
Location
http://www.lcpgraphics.org/wainwright/W271.htm, Library Company of Philadelphia Print Dept. W271 [*Am 1859 Hibernia 11750.Q]
Charles Oakford & Sons model hat store nos 826 & 828, Chestnut Street, Continental Hotel. Philadelphia. Hats, caps & furs, wholesale & retail. [graphic] / Lith by Ibbotson & Queen, 311 1/2 Walnut St.
Title
Charles Oakford & Sons model hat store nos 826 & 828, Chestnut Street, Continental Hotel. Philadelphia. Hats, caps & furs, wholesale & retail. [graphic] / Lith by Ibbotson & Queen, 311 1/2 Walnut St.
Description
Illus: Wain p. 110., Wainwright retrospective conversion project., Select link below to view a digital image.
Creator
Ibbotson & Queen, lithographer., creator
Date
ca. 1860.
Location
http://www.lcpgraphics.org/wainwright/W055.htm, Library Company of Philadelphia Print Dept. **W55 [P.2029]
McNeely & Co. manufacturers of morocco, buckskin & chamois, white leather, bark tanned, sheep, calf & deer skins, parchment, vellum &c. 64 N[or]th 4th. St. below Arch St. near the Merchants Hotel, Philadelphia. Manufactory 4th & Franklin Aven[ue] [graphic
Title
McNeely & Co. manufacturers of morocco, buckskin & chamois, white leather, bark tanned, sheep, calf & deer skins, parchment, vellum &c. 64 N[or]th 4th. St. below Arch St. near the Merchants Hotel, Philadelphia. Manufactory 4th & Franklin Aven[ue] [graphic].
Description
Date of publication supplied by Wainwright., Advertisement depicting the large factory's several industrial buildings, sheds, and fenced yard near a busy street and sidewalk. Workers attend to a maze of drying lines with hanging leather pieces; delivery carts traverse the yard and depart through the gate under the sign "McNeely & Co."; and a laborer uses a horse-drawn cart to collect coal from a mound beside the main building. Pedestrians, including a woman and boy, stroll and converse on the sidewalk. In the street, an African American couple push a filled handcart and a crowded horse-drawn omnibus from the "Frankford Road - Fourth Street" line passes by. The McNeely family operated a leather manufactory in Philadelphia from 1830 until the early 20th century.
Creator
Rease, W.H., lithographer., creator
Date
[ca. 1860]
Location
http://www.lcpgraphics.org/wainwright/W230.htm, Library Company of Philadelphia Print Dept. **W230 [P.2129]
Volunteer Refreshment Saloon, supported gratuitously by the citizens of Philadelphia, Pa. [graphic] / Des. & lith. on stone by W. Boell; Lith. & printed in colors by W. Boell 311 Walnut St.
Title
Volunteer Refreshment Saloon, supported gratuitously by the citizens of Philadelphia, Pa. [graphic] / Des. & lith. on stone by W. Boell; Lith. & printed in colors by W. Boell 311 Walnut St.
Description
Location: Swanson and Washingtown Avenues, southwest corner., Wainwright retrospective conversion project., Select link below to view a digital image., Historical Society of Pennsylvania: Bc32 V58c.
Creator
Boell, William lithographer., creator
Date
c1861.
Location
http://www.lcpgraphics.org/wainwright/W438.htm, Library Company of Philadelphia Print Dept. *W438 [P.9001.2]
Penn Steam Engine & Boiler Works. Foot of Palmer Street, Kensington, Philadelphia. Reaney, Neafie & Co. engineers, machinists, boiler makers, black smiths & founders. [graphic] / On stone by W. H. Rease, No. 17, So. 5th. St. (FHS on stone).
Title
Penn Steam Engine & Boiler Works. Foot of Palmer Street, Kensington, Philadelphia. Reaney, Neafie & Co. engineers, machinists, boiler makers, black smiths & founders. [graphic] / On stone by W. H. Rease, No. 17, So. 5th. St. (FHS on stone).
Description
Wainwright retrospective conversion project., Select link below to view a digital image., Historical Society of Pennsylvania: Bc38 R288 (in color)
Creator
Rease, W. H. lithographer., creator
Date
ca. 1854.
Location
http://www.lcpgraphics.org/wainwright/W272.htm, Library Company of Philadelphia Print Dept. **W272 [P.2127]
Wm. B. Eltonhead, dealer in all kinds of watches, and manufacturer of all kinds of jewelry and silver ware, 184 South Second Street, (between Pine & Union Streets, west side,) Philadelphia. [graphic] / J. Magee, Del.
Title
Wm. B. Eltonhead, dealer in all kinds of watches, and manufacturer of all kinds of jewelry and silver ware, 184 South Second Street, (between Pine & Union Streets, west side,) Philadelphia. [graphic] / J. Magee, Del.
Description
Wainwright retrospective conversion project., Select link below to view a digital image.
Creator
Magee, John L. artist., creator
Date
ca. 1855.
Location
http://www.lcpgraphics.org/wainwright/W461.htm, Library Company of Philadelphia Print Dept. *W461 [P.2245]
Bridesburg Machine Works. Alfred Jenks & Son, manufacturers of cotton and wool carding spinning and weaving machinery, shafting and millgearing, Bridesburg post office Philadelphia. [graphic] / From nature & on stone by E. Beaulieu, 99 Walnut St.
Title
Bridesburg Machine Works. Alfred Jenks & Son, manufacturers of cotton and wool carding spinning and weaving machinery, shafting and millgearing, Bridesburg post office Philadelphia. [graphic] / From nature & on stone by E. Beaulieu, 99 Walnut St.
Description
Published in Colton's atlas of America, illustrating the physical and political geography of North and South America... Commercial edition with business cards of prominent houses in Philadelphia. (New York: J.H. Colton and Company, 1856), page 79. (HSP O 458)., Wainwright retrospective conversion project., Select link below to view a digital image., Historical Society of Pennsylvania: Bc35 B851.
Creator
Beaulieu, Emile F. lithographer., creator
Date
[1856]
Location
http://www.lcpgraphics.org/wainwright/W033-1.htm, Library Company of Philadelphia Print Dept. **W33.1 [P.2020]
Cornelius, Baker & Co. manufacturers of lamps, chandeliers, gas fixtures etc. Manufactories: 181 Cherry Street and Columbia Avenue & 5th Street, Philadelphia. Store, No. 176 Chestnut Street. [graphic] / Lith. by W. H. Rease, 97 Chestnut St.
Title
Cornelius, Baker & Co. manufacturers of lamps, chandeliers, gas fixtures etc. Manufactories: 181 Cherry Street and Columbia Avenue & 5th Street, Philadelphia. Store, No. 176 Chestnut Street. [graphic] / Lith. by W. H. Rease, 97 Chestnut St.
Description
Wainwright retrospective conversion project., Select link below to view a digital image.
Creator
Rease, W. H. lithographer., creator
Date
[1856]
Location
http://www.lcpgraphics.org/wainwright/W086.htm, Library Company of Philadelphia Print Dept. **W86 [P.2028]
Cornelius & Baker, manufacturers of lamps, chandeliers, gas fixtures, etc. Manufactories: No. 181 Cherry St & Columbia Avenue & 5th St, Philadelphia. Store, 176 Chestnut Street. [graphic] / Lith. by W. H. Rease, 97 Chestnut St.
Title
Cornelius & Baker, manufacturers of lamps, chandeliers, gas fixtures, etc. Manufactories: No. 181 Cherry St & Columbia Avenue & 5th St, Philadelphia. Store, 176 Chestnut Street. [graphic] / Lith. by W. H. Rease, 97 Chestnut St.
Description
Published in Colton's atlas of America, illustrating the physical and political geography of North and South America... Commercial edition with business cards of prominent houses in Philadelphia. (New York: J.H. Colton and Company, 1856) (HSP O 458), Wainwright retrospective conversion project., Select link below to view a digital image., Historical Society of Pennsylvania: Bc 38 C814a.
Creator
Rease, W. H. lithographer., creator
Date
[1856]
Location
http://www.lcpgraphics.org/wainwright/W087.htm, Library Company of Philadelphia Print Dept. **W87 [P.2036]
Joseph Ripka's mills. Manayunk 21st Ward Philadelphia. Manufacturer of all description of plain and fancy cottonades for men & boy's clothing warehouse 32 So Front St. [graphic] / Lith. of W. H. Rease N.E. cor. 4th & Chesnut.
Title
Joseph Ripka's mills. Manayunk 21st Ward Philadelphia. Manufacturer of all description of plain and fancy cottonades for men & boy's clothing warehouse 32 So Front St. [graphic] / Lith. of W. H. Rease N.E. cor. 4th & Chesnut.
Description
Published in Colton's atlas of America, illustrating the physical and political geography of North and South America... Commercial edition with business cards of prominent houses in Philadelphia. (New York: J.H. Colton and Company, 1856), page 77. (HSP O 458)., Wainwright retrospective conversion project., Select link below to view a digital image., Historical Society of Pennsylvania: Bc35 R588.
Creator
Rease, W. H. lithographer., creator
Date
[1856]
Location
http://www.lcpgraphics.org/wainwright/W211.htm, Library Company of Philadelphia Print Dept. **W211 [P.2139]
W. P. Hacker, importer and wholesale dealer in china, glass, queensware & fancy goods, No. 60, North Second Street, Philadelphia. [graphic] / On stone by W. H. Rease, 17, So. 5th. St.
Title
W. P. Hacker, importer and wholesale dealer in china, glass, queensware & fancy goods, No. 60, North Second Street, Philadelphia. [graphic] / On stone by W. H. Rease, 17, So. 5th. St.
Description
Wainwright retrospective conversion project., Select link below to view a digital image.
Creator
Rease, W. H. lithographer., creator
Date
ca. 1851.
Location
http://www.lcpgraphics.org/wainwright/W439.htm, Library Company of Philadelphia Print Dept. **W439 [P.2264]
H. B. McCalla, successor to the late Andrew McCalla, No. 252 Market St. First hat & cap store below 8th St. south side, Philadelphia. [graphic] / On stone by R. F. Reynolds No. 30, So. 5th. St. below Walnut 4th. story.
Title
H. B. McCalla, successor to the late Andrew McCalla, No. 252 Market St. First hat & cap store below 8th St. south side, Philadelphia. [graphic] / On stone by R. F. Reynolds No. 30, So. 5th. St. below Walnut 4th. story.
Description
Wainwright retrospective conversion project., Select link below to view a digital image.
Creator
Reynolds, Robert F., lithographer., creator
Date
ca. 1852.
Location
http://www.lcpgraphics.org/wainwright/W164.htm, Library Company of Philadelphia Print Dept. **W164 [P.2076]
Neall & Matthews, iron founders and machinists, Bush Hill Iron Works (Formerly occupied by Rush & Muhlenburg,) corner of Fairview & Schuylkill Seventh St., Philadelphia. [graphic] / Drawn on stone by W. H. Rease No. 17, So. 5th St.
Title
Neall & Matthews, iron founders and machinists, Bush Hill Iron Works (Formerly occupied by Rush & Muhlenburg,) corner of Fairview & Schuylkill Seventh St., Philadelphia. [graphic] / Drawn on stone by W. H. Rease No. 17, So. 5th St.
Description
Wainwright retrospective conversion project., Select link below to view a digital image.
Creator
Rease, W. H. lithographer., creator
Date
ca. 1853.
Location
http://www.lcpgraphics.org/wainwright/W245.htm, Library Company of Philadelphia Print Dept. **W245 [P.2131]
Corn Exchange Regiment, of Philadelphia. : This it to certify, that [blank] has been regularly enlisted and sworn in as a member of Company B. Corn Exchange Regiment, 118th Penn'a Volunteers. Residence, [blank] Family, [blank] [blank] Colonel. [blank] Cap
Title
Corn Exchange Regiment, of Philadelphia This it to certify, that [blank] has been regularly enlisted and sworn in as a member of Company B. Corn Exchange Regiment, 118th Penn'a Volunteers. Residence, [blank] Family, [blank] [blank] Colonel. [blank] Captain. [blank] 1862
Description
A blank form., The Corn Exchange Regiment, the 118th Regiment of the Pennsylvania Volunteers, was organized in July 1862 and disbanded in June 1865; Col. Charles M. Prevost commanded the regiment until Sept. 30, 1863. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 3, p. 1310, and F.H. Taylor. Philadelphia in the Civil War 1861-1865, p. 130., Printed in red., The illustration is Liberty holding the flag., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator
United States, Army, Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment, 118th (1862-1865), Company B.
Date
[1862]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare sm # Am 1862 Uni Sta (2)5777.F.59c (McAllister)
$[blank] Philadelphia, [blank] 1862. Samuel L. Ward, 811 Market Street, treasurer of the Corn Exchange Regiment Fund, : pay to the order of [blank] [blank] /100 dollars. Attest, [blank] [blank] Chairman, [blank] Secretary, of the executive committee.
Title
$[blank] Philadelphia, [blank] 1862. Samuel L. Ward, 811 Market Street, treasurer of the Corn Exchange Regiment Fund pay to the order of [blank] [blank] /100 dollars. Attest, [blank] [blank] Chairman, [blank] Secretary, of the executive committee
Description
A blank bank draft., The Corn Exchange Regiment, the 118th Regiment of the Pennsylvania Volunteers, was organized in July 1862 and disbanded in June 1865. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 3, p. 1310, and F.H. Taylor. Philadelphia in the Civil War 1861-1865, p. 130., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator
Corn Exchange Regiment Fund
Date
[1862]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare sm # Am 1862 Corn (2)5777.F.63c (McAllister)
[Portrait of an unidentified woman, hair parted severly in the middle, wearing a black dress with white collar and cuffs.]
Title
[Portrait of an unidentified woman, hair parted severly in the middle, wearing a black dress with white collar and cuffs.]
Description
Cased photographs retrospective conversion project., Pad: Faded red velvet. Embossed: Tyson's Gallery 272 N. Second St. above Willow Philadelphia, Mat: Nonpareil., Case: Leather. Spray of mixed flowers within a nonpareil-like border. Geometric design on verso.
Creator
Tyson, Thomas H., photographer
Date
ca.1855
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Cased photos [P.9831.2]
J. Sandberg with J. Simon, dealer in ready-made clothing and gent's furnishing goods, no. 429 North Second Street, East side, Philadelphia.
Title
J. Sandberg with J. Simon, dealer in ready-made clothing and gent's furnishing goods, no. 429 North Second Street, East side, Philadelphia Orders promptly attended to. Quick sales. Small profits
Description
Trade card containing a vignette showing a menagerie of men's clothing, including collars, a cravat and bow tie, vest, a shoe, plaid trousers, and a coat. Imagery also includes a scissor. Sandberg is listed in city directories as a peddler 1862-1863., Scribbles in pencil on verso., Cataloging funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012., Gift of Helen Beitler and Estate of Helen Beitler.
Date
[ca. 1862]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Helen Beitler Graphic Ephemera Collection - Trade cards & Blotters [P.2011.10.55]
Take a ride on the 25 mile per hour day steamers Penn & Lord Baltimore or Ericsson Line between Philadelphia and Baltimore. Leaving each end daily 7-30 every morning, commencing May 9th night boat 5 p.m. daily except Sunday
Title
Take a ride on the 25 mile per hour day steamers Penn & Lord Baltimore or Ericsson Line between Philadelphia and Baltimore. Leaving each end daily 7-30 every morning, commencing May 9th night boat 5 p.m. daily except Sunday
Description
Die-cut celluloid bookmark advertising the Baltimore and Philadelphia Steamboat Company. Bookmark shaped and printed to represent a carp. The steamboat company, established in 1844 by John S. Shriver, originally hauled freight until the increased demand for passenger service circa 1876. The firm operated until circa 1959., Title from advertising text on verso., Date inferred from advertisement in "The Official Railway Guide: North American Freight Service Edition" (1904)., On verso: Book Mark., Motto printed on verso: "It Takes a Live Fish to Go Up Stream. Any Dead One Can Float Down., Cataloging funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012., Gift of Helen Beitler and Estate of Helen Beitler., Whitehead & Hoag, established in 1892, was one of the largest advertising firms at the turn of the century, as well as patented celluloid.
Date
[ca. 1904]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Helen Beitler Graphic Ephemera Collection - Miscellaneous [P.2011.10.173]

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