| | 3 | Author: | Hopkinson, Francis, 1737-1791 | Requires cookie* | | | Title: | Battle of the kegs
| | | | Dates: | 1866 | | | | Abstract: | This bound folio is a limited edition print of Francis Hopkinson's "Battle of the Kegs," which recounts an attempt by Philadelphians to attack British ships in the Delaware with floating kegs of gunpowder. Each verse is accompanied by a detailed sketch. Printed in 1866, the sketches can provide some insight into the historical memory of nineteenth-century Philadelphia.
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| | | | Call #: | Mss.973.391.H77b | | | | Extent: | 1 volume(s) | | | | Topics: | Literature, Arts, and Culture | | | | Genre: | Printed Material | |
| 4 | Author: | Hopkinson, Francis, 1737-1791 | Requires cookie* | | | Title: | Francis Hopkinson poems, [n.d.]
| | | | Dates: | n.d. | | | | Abstract: | This collection contains twelve poems by Hopkinson. They are: Poem Addressed to the Honourable the Lady President, vice President, Secretary of the Friendly Association; On Music, 1754; Verses inscribed to the officers of the 35th regiment; Song of the absent Lover; The Beau Directors solemn recantation to the ladies; The hoop Faction; A Song; Poem; The Medley; The Kirk's Room; Poem; Ode on the morning.
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| | | | Call #: | Mss.B.H768.p | | | | Extent: | 0.25 Linear Feet | | | | Topics: | Literature, Arts, and Culture | | | | Genre: | Literature | |
| 5 | Author: | Leacock, John,1729-1802. | Requires cookie* | | | Title: | John Leacock commonplace book
| | | | Dates: | 1768-1781 | | | | Abstract: | This is the commonplace book of John Leacock, a prominent Philadelphian. Its MOLE description is very detailed and complete. The entries touch on a wide range of subjects and topics, including medicine, politics, poetry, literature, social life, and food and drink.
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| | | | Call #: | Mss.B.L463 | | | | Extent: | 1 volume(s) | | | | Topics: | Literature, Arts, and Culture | | | | Genre: | Commonplace Book | Miscellaneous | | | | Subjects: | Agriculture -- Pennsylvania | Grapes | Silversmiths -- Pennsylvania | Stamp Act, 1765 | United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 | Viticulture -- Pennsylvania | Yellow fever | |
| 8 | Author: | Peale, Rembrandt, 1778-1860 | Requires cookie* | | | Title: | Rembrandt Peale sketchbooks,1850, [n.d.]
| | | | Dates: | 1850 | | | | Abstract: | This volume contains some sketches Rembrandt Peale made in the 1850s. Some are in pencil while others appear to be watercolor. Many depict landscapes or the natural world. There is a very nice image of the Delaware Water Gap.
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| | | | Call #: | Mss.B.P313 | | | | Extent: | 2 volume(s) | | | | Topics: | Literature, Arts, and Culture | | | | Genre: | Art | |
| 9 | Author: | Rush, Samuel,1795-1859. | Requires cookie* | | | Title: | Samuel Rush notebook, 1859
| | | | Dates: | 1859 | | | | Abstract: | This volume contains an assortment of essays presumably written by Samuel Rush. The topics are wide ranging and cover many cultural and social issues of the day. The opening essay critiques "public singers," while others touch on suicide, music, and public life.
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| | | | Call #: | Mss.B.R895 | | | | Extent: | 1 volume(s) | | | | Topics: | Literature, Arts, and Culture | | | | Genre: | Manuscript Essays | |
| 12 | Author: | Dupré, Augustin, 1748-1833 | Requires cookie* | | | Title: | Drawings and matrices of medals relating to the American Revolution and the United States
| | | | Dates: | n.d. | | | | Abstract: | Augstin Dupre was a prominent artist in eighteenth century France. This collection consists of a series of medals, sketches, and engravings that commemorate the American Revolution that the U.S. commissioned Dupre to create. The collection includes sketches and medals commemorating Daniel Morgan, Benjamin Franklin, George Washington, and "American liberty." Perhaps the most important sketch and medal is that of the American Eagle, which served as the basis for the official American eagle and was placed on the $10 gold coin in 1795. The dates of Dupre's work range from the 1780s to the 1790s. Aside from the collection's artistic value, the detailed sketches and splash medals provide material artifacts from the printing industry and culture of commemoration of the 18th century.
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| | | | Call #: | Mss.737.44.D92 | | | | Extent: | 0.25 Linear Feet | | | | Topics: | American Revolution | International Affairs | Literature, Arts, and Culture | | | | Genre: | Art | Sketchbooks | |
| 18 | Author: | Brillon de Jouy, Anne Louise Boyvin d'Hardancourt, 1744-1824 | Requires cookie* | | | Title: | Musical compositions, late 18th century
| | | | Dates: | Circa 1775-1800 | | | | Abstract: | This collection contains a number of musical compositions by Madame Anne Louise Boyvin d'Hardancourt Brillon de Juoy, a prominent Parisian salon hostess and musician. Her most famous composition, Le Marche des Insurgents, which was inspired by the American victory at Saratoga, is included in this collection. Many of these compositions are handwritten and appear to be from the eighteenth century, although it is unclear when they were written and who wrote them.
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| | | | Call #: | Mss.781.508.B762 | | | | Extent: | 26 item(s) | | | | Topics: | Beyond Early America | Literature, Arts, and Culture | Women's History | | | | Genre: | Foreign Language | Literature | Miscellaneous | | | | Subjects: | Marches. | Music - France - 18th century | Sonatas. | Songs, French. | |
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