[Statue of Benjamin Franklin by Francesco Lazzarini in the exterior niche of the Library Company's building at the northwest corner of Juniper and Locust Streets, Philadelphia.] [graphic].
Material type:
PicturePublication details: [Philadelphia], [ca. 1900]Description: 1 photograph : gelatin silver ; sheet 26 x 21 cm (10.25 x 8 in.)Notes: Title supplied by cataloger; Date inferred from content;
Stamped on the verso: 3772.Local Notes: See related: Francesco Lazzarini. Benjamin Franklin. Art & Artifacts Collection OBJ 596;
Retrospective conversion record: original entry, edited;
Gift of S. Marguerite Brenner, 1984.Imprint: PA. Philadelphia. 1900.Subject(s): Genre/Form: Summary: Exterior view showing the statue of Benjamin Franklin sculpted by Francesco Lazzarini and adorning the Library Company building built 1879-1880 after the designs of Frank Furness at the northwest corner of Juniper and Locust streets (i.e, 1300 block of Locust). Sculpture was originally installed in 1792 in the niche above the entrance of the first building of the Library Company. The Juniper and Locust Street building was erected as the in-town, centrally located main lending branch of the Library Company. Depicts a full-length sculpture of Franklin, attired in a toga, holding a scroll in his left hand and a reversed scepter in his right hand. Behind him are books on a pedestal. The statue rests on a pedestal that reads, "The statue of Dr. Benjamin Franklin was presented by William Bingham, Esq. MDCCXCII."
| Item type | Current library | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visual Material | Library Company of Philadelphia Graphic Arts Department | photo - unidentified - Libraries - Library [P.9057.234] | Available | 128347 |
Title supplied by cataloger.
Date inferred from content.
Stamped on the verso: 3772.
Exterior view showing the statue of Benjamin Franklin sculpted by Francesco Lazzarini and adorning the Library Company building built 1879-1880 after the designs of Frank Furness at the northwest corner of Juniper and Locust streets (i.e, 1300 block of Locust). Sculpture was originally installed in 1792 in the niche above the entrance of the first building of the Library Company. The Juniper and Locust Street building was erected as the in-town, centrally located main lending branch of the Library Company. Depicts a full-length sculpture of Franklin, attired in a toga, holding a scroll in his left hand and a reversed scepter in his right hand. Behind him are books on a pedestal. The statue rests on a pedestal that reads, "The statue of Dr. Benjamin Franklin was presented by William Bingham, Esq. MDCCXCII."
See related: Francesco Lazzarini. Benjamin Franklin. Art & Artifacts Collection OBJ 596.
Retrospective conversion record: original entry, edited.
Gift of S. Marguerite Brenner, 1984.