First plate of four subjects [graphic] : for Birch's Philadelphia.
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PicturePublication details: [Philadelphia: John McAllister, 1860]; PA. Philadelphia. Edition: McAllister restrike, plate 4Description: 1 print: engraving; sheet 35 x 42 cm (14 x 17 in.)Notes: Inscribed upper right corner: 4.References: Snyder, "William Birch: His Philadelphia Views" 41c.Local Notes: Retrospective conversion record: original entry, edited;Originally part of a scrapbook of McAllister restrikes;
Part of the National Endowment for the Humanities: Democracy demands wisdom (PW-285234-22), 2023-2025.Local Added Entry - Personal Name: McAllister, John, 1786-1877, publisher.Imprint: PA. Philadelphia. 1860.Subject(s): Genre/Form: Summary: 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 Southwark" (Gloria Dei); and "High St. Market House in 1800" above Second Street. Depicts the exterior of the library, hospital, and church, and the interior of the busy market shed.
| 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 41c/2569.Q.4] | Available | 127036 |
Inscribed upper right corner: 4.
Snyder, "William Birch: His Philadelphia Views" 41c.
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 Southwark" (Gloria Dei); and "High St. Market House 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.
Originally part of a scrapbook of McAllister restrikes.
Part of the National Endowment for the Humanities: Democracy demands wisdom (PW-285234-22), 2023-2025.