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Black and white print of George Washington, in uniform sitting next to a table holding a letter. "WASHINGTON AND THE DUCHE LETTER. VALLEY FORGE 1777" Paper is discolored around the edges and on the back particularly behind the engraving itself. Taken…
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Charles Blain was a house carpenter elected to the Carpenters' Company of Philadelphia in 1812. Earlier, in the Fall of 1797 he had worked on the greenhouse, wings and kitchen of Robert Morris's country seat named "The Hills". This estate was later…
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Large Mahogany Boardroom table, 10-ft. length, with inset felt top. Eastlake design felt top slightly stained and torn. Felt repaired Summer 1988 by Philadelphia Upholstery, 4818 N. Rising Sun, 329-5266.
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Henry J. Bockius was a master builder of Philadelphia elected to the Carpenters' Company in 1841. He was elected as the Company Warden in 1851 and served until 1853. He served on the Managing Committee from 1854-1856, from 1858-1860 and finally from…
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William H. Bockius was a master builder of Philadelphia during the first half of the 19th century. He was elected to the Carpenters' Company of Philadelphia in 1823. In addition to being a member, he served the Company as a member of the Managing…
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Heavy dark red front cover of a book that contained Philadelphia Prints. The remaining print is the exterior of Carpenters' Hall. Scenes from Philadelphia, Society of Raim-Tuppani
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Book of Common Prayer, of the Church of England, Published in 1763. Presented by Elizabeth H. Fisher. Bound in leather, embossed with gold. Encased in glass and metal box, book rests on embroidered red pillow.