MUSEUM OBJECT
Alt. Title:
An East View of Gray's Ferry, on the Schuykill River
Creator:
Peale, Charles Willson
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published as an engraving in "The Columbian Magazine" August 1, 1787, opp. p. 565 . plate. Inscribed, "C.W. Peale delin J.T. Sculp")
MUSEUM OBJECT
Alt. Title:
Portrait of Thomas Jefferson
Description:
Dimension:H:13.200in W:9.750in
Creator:
Tiebout, Cornelius
Contributor:
Peale, Rembrandt, after
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After 1799-1800 portrait by Rembrandt Peale
Philadelphia. Published by M. Carey. No. 11 Market St. Feb. 20th 1801.
MUSEUM OBJECT
Alt. Title:
Portrait of William P. Dewees, M.D.
Description:
Dimension:H:15.500in W:10.250in
Contributor:
Brown, M.E.D.
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3/4 figure, standing, left hand on tabletop with books, inkstand, and feather quill. Figure wears shirt, cravat, short jacket, breeches, and holds rolled paper in right hand. Column and wall of paintings in rear. Under engraving: "Drawn on Stone by MED Brown from the original picture by John Neagle/Wm. P. Dewees M.D./ &c &c &c &c/ Printed by Childs & Lehman/Entered according to Act of Congress 1833 by John Neagle at the clerk's office of the District Court of the Eastern District of PA."
MUSEUM OBJECT
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Portrait of Nathaniel Chapman
Description:
Dimension:H:15.750in W:10.250in
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3/4 figure, standing, right hand holding large book on standing upright, left hand pointed to open book on tapestry-covered table.Background with classical columns, arch, and large upholstered chair. Under image: "Engraved by T. Kelly, from the original picture painted by J. Neagle for the Hall of the Medical Institute of Philadelphia./ N. Chapman, M.D./ Professor of the Institutes & Practice of Physical & Clinical Practice in the University of Pennsylvania &c. &c. &c./ Entered according to the Act of Congress, in the year one thousand eight hundred and thirty one by John Neagle, in the Clerk's offfice of the District Court of the United States in & for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania."
MUSEUM OBJECT
Alt. Title:
View of the Dam and Water Works at Fairmount, Philadelphia
Description:
Dimension:H:8.000in W:15.250in
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Panoramic engraving showing waterworks buildings, dam and locks, and riverbanks. There is a steamboat on the river, with a cabin and awning on its upper deck and two paddle wheels at the stern. "Drawn by T. Birch" on bottom left. "Engraved by R. Campbell" on bottom right.
MUSEUM OBJECT
Alt. Title:
The Race Bridge, Fairmount Water Works, Philadelphia
Description:
Dimension:H:6.750in W:8.750in
Contributor:
J. Andrews, engravers
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Water works and environs as seen from the west. Depicts the floodgates (known as the Race Bridge). Visitors sitting on river bank, strolling across bridge and walking on hill, man steering a boat underneath the bridge. Under image, left: "Drawn by C. Burton." Right: "Engraved at J. Andrews's." At bottom: "THE RACE BRIDGE FAIR MOUNT WATER WORKS, PHILADELPHIA."
MUSEUM OBJECT
Alt. Title:
Fairmount Gardens, With the Schuylkill Bridge
Description:
Dimension:H:6.750in W:8.750in
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Well-dressed visitors walk on fenced path up the side of Fairmount. At background is the south garden with fountain, and the Schuylkill Bridge. Across the river is Harding Hotel, a popular resort.
MUSEUM OBJECT
Alt. Title:
Fairmount Water Works
Description:
Dimension:H:16.250in W:23.000in
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View of the Water Works from across the river. At foreground are visitors strolling and looking across the water. At background, view of eight arched openings at river level in the mill house. Below image: "Painted by T. Doughty. Engraved Printed & Coloured by I. Hill/Fair Mount Water Works./ Dedicated to the Select and Common Councils of the City of Philadelphia."
MUSEUM OBJECT
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Engraving with Portrait of Peter Collinson
Description:
Dimension:H:7.750in W:5.625in
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Oval, 3/4 portrait bust of Peter Collinson in center with "PETER COLLINSON. F.R.S. SAS." outside bottom perimeter. Signed "Trotter. S." at bottom right, under portrait. At bottom in script: "Hinc, quce Natura negabat Visibus humanis Oculis ca Pectoris hausit. Cumque Animo, it vigili perspescerat omnia cura; In medium discenda dabat." In gilt, wooden frame behind glass.
MUSEUM OBJECT
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Engraving with Portrait of John Fothergill
Description:
Dimension:H:7.750in W:5.625in
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Oval, frontal portrait bust of John Fothergill in center with "JOHN FOTHERGILL. MD.F.R.S." outside bottom perimeter. Signed "Rd. Livesay pincr" and "F. Bartolozzi sculp" along bottom perimeter. At bottom in script: "Cui suas artes, sua dona laetus Et herbam et Venae salientis ictum Scire concessit, celerem et medendi Delius usum." "From a Bust in the Possession of Dr. Lettsom" at bottom. In gilt, wooden frame under glass.
MUSEUM OBJECT
Alt. Title:
Back of the State House, Philadelphia
Description:
Dimension:H:10.000in W:11.000in
Creator:
Birch, William Russell
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Depicts groups of people around Pennsylvania State House: ladies and gentlemen at left and right, Native Americans at center, and children playing under tree. At rear is Philosophical Hall with sign reading "Museum." Bottom left: "designed and published by W. Birch enamel painter 1800."
MUSEUM OBJECT
Alt. Title:
Independence Hall, Phila. Pa.
Description:
Dimension:H:6.000in W:8.000in
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Colored view of Independence Hall. In the foreground are groups of individuals walking, men on horseback, and a horse and carriage. At bottom: "Engd. By John C. McRae/Independence Hall, Phila, PA."