First plate of four subjects for Birch's Philadelphia [graphic].
Material type:
PictureSeries: City of Philadelphia in the State of Pennsylvania, North America, as it appeared in the year 1800Publication details: [Philadelphia: W. Birch, 1828]; PA. Philadelphia. Edition: Fourth edition, plate 12Description: 1 print: engraving; sheet 29 x 37 cm (11.5 x 15 in.)References: Snyder, "William Birch: His Philadelphia Views" 41a.Local Notes: 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. 1828.Subject(s):
- Library Company of Philadelphia -- Buildings
- Pennsylvania Hospital (Philadelphia, Pa.)
- Gloria Dei Church (Philadelphia, Pa.)
- Libraries -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia
- Hospitals -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia
- Churches -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia
- Markets -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia
- Philanthropy
- 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 - Philadelphia Artists, Photographers, Printers, and Publishers | Birch's views [Sn 41a /8424.F.18] | Available | 127029 |
Snyder, "William Birch: His Philadelphia Views" 41a.
Montage of four titled vignette views showing the Philadelphia landmarks: "Franklin Library in 1800" (Library Hall) at Fifth and Library streets; "Pennsylvania Hospital in 1800" on Pine Street between Eighth and Ninth streets; "Swedes Church Southward" (Gloria Dei); and "High St. Market in 1800" above Second Street. Depicts the exterior of the library, hospital, and church, and the interior of the busy market shed.
Retrospective conversion record: original entry, edited.
Part of the National Endowment for the Humanities: Democracy demands wisdom (PW-285234-22), 2023-2025.