Back of the State House, Philadelphia [graphic] / Designed & Published by W. Birch Enamel Painter 1800.
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PictureSeries: City of Philadelphia, in the state of Pennsylvania North America; as it appeared in the year 1800. Second edition 1804 consisting of twenty copper-platesPublication details: Philadelphia: W. Birch, [1804]; PA. Philadelphia. Edition: Second edition, plate 16Description: 1 print : engraving ; sheet 27 x 33 cm (10.75 x 13 in.)References: Snyder, City of Independence 220.References: Snyder, "William Birch: His Philadelphia Views" 22b.Local Notes: Illustrated in Robert Teitelman's Birch's Views of Philadelphia (Philadelphia:The Free Library of Philadelphia, 1982, rev. 2000), pl. 22;Retrospective conversion record: original entry, edited;
Part of the National Endowment for the Humanities: Democracy demands wisdom (PW-285234-22), 2023-2025.Imprint: PA. Philadelphia. 1804.Subject(s):
- Independence Hall (Philadelphia, Pa.)
- American Philosophical Society -- Buildings
- Library Company of Philadelphia -- Buildings
- City & town halls -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia
- Courtyards -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia
- Indians of North America -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia
- Chestnut Street (Philadelphia, Pa.) -- 500 block
- Women
- Philadelphia artists
| Item type | Current library | Collection | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visual Material | Library Company of Philadelphia Graphic Arts Department | Graphic Arts - Women's History | Birch's views [Sn 22b/ P.8716] | Available | 126687 |
Snyder, City of Independence 220.
Snyder, "William Birch: His Philadelphia Views" 22b.
View of the courtyard and rear of the State House with the mason tall case clock visible on the west wall. Several visitors utilize the grounds including a delegation of Native Americans on tour, strolling couples, women promenading, and boys playing under a grove of trees. In the background, stand the American Philosophical Hall (completed in 1789); the site of the Library Company of Philadelphia, Library Hall (completed in 1791); and guard houses. Also visible is signage for Peale's Museum, housed in American Philosophical Hall between 1794 and 1811.
Illustrated in Robert Teitelman's Birch's Views of Philadelphia (Philadelphia:The Free Library of Philadelphia, 1982, rev. 2000), pl. 22.
Retrospective conversion record: original entry, edited.
Part of the National Endowment for the Humanities: Democracy demands wisdom (PW-285234-22), 2023-2025.