Browse Items (698 total)
- Item Type: Object
Metal sconce
Description:
metal sconce painted black, with 3-way mirror placed behind candle holder
Date:
1954
Item type:
sconce reproduction
Metal sconce
Description:
metal sconce painted black with 3-way mirror placed behind candle holder
Date:
1954
Item type:
sconce reproduction
Metal sconce reproduction
Description:
metal sconce reproduction painted black with 3-way mirror placed behind candle holder
Date:
1954
Item type:
sconce reproduction
Metal sconce reproduction
Description:
metal sconce reproduction painted black with 3-way mirror placed behind candle holder
Date:
1954
Item type:
sconce reproduction
Metal sconce reproduction
Description:
Metal sconce reproduction painted black with area for 3-way mirror placed behind candle holder. No mirror has been installed.
Date:
1954
Item type:
sconce reproduction
Stand-up speaker's desk
Description:
Large three-sectioned stand-up speaker's desk. Mahogany veneered, slant-top lift-lid center section. Flat-top side sections have sliding writing shelves on sides. The front of desk ornamented with free standing Doric and Ionic columns; eight heavy…
Date:
2nd half 19th C. (1860)
Item type:
speaker's desk
Windsor Comb-back armchair
Description:
President's chair. One of a set of three chairs- this one is the largest of the three. See ccccp-039a-b. Windsor Comb-back armchair Carved crest and bamboo turned legs. Mahogany with clear coat finish. accompanies speaker's desk, CCCCP-037
Date:
2nd half of 19th C. (1860)
Item type:
armchair
Armchair
Description:
1 of 2, accompanies speaker's desk, CCCCP-037 One of a set of three comb-back windsor armchairs with carved crest and bamboo turned legs used by the officers of the Carpenters' Company. Mahogany with clear coat finish. The accession number for the…
Date:
second half of 19th C. (1860)
Item type:
armchair
Armchair
Description:
2 of 2, accompanies speaker's desk, CCCCP-037 One of a set of three comb-back windsor armchairs with carved crest and bamboo turned legs used by the officers of the Carpenters' Company. Mahogany with clear coat finish. The accession number for the…
Date:
second half of 19th C. (1860)
Item type:
armchair
Portrait of George Washington
Description:
Bust size, portrait of George Washington facing left, black coat, white neckcloth and lace jabot, plain neutral background. Gilt frame with oval spandrel insert. Conservation report and correspondence with conservator in file.
Date:
prob. early 19th C.
Item type:
portrait
Oil on canvas portrait of Matthew McGlathery
Description:
Half length, portrait of Matthew McGlathery (elected to the Carpenters' Company in 1770, died 1800) facing right, black hat and coat, white shirt with ruffle, with background containing a sweeping red curtain and view of building under construction.…
Date:
c. 1795
Item type:
portrait
Oil on canvas portrait of Peyton Randolph
Description:
portrait of Peyton Randolph; Half length, facing front, powdered wig, dark red coat and waistcoat, white stock. Possibly a copy by Charles William Peale after his own life portrait of the subject of 1774. (Note: Charles Coleman Sellers, the leading…
Date:
late 18th C.
Item type:
portrait
Oil on canvas portrait of Zachariah Howell
Description:
One of a pair of portraits of Mr. and Mrs. Zachariah Howell, by Robert Street, Philadelphia, 1834. Both half length, seated, painted to face one another. Mr. Howell holds architectural drawings in his hands. See CCCCP-044.
Date:
1834
Item type:
portrait
White's Patent
Description:
Israel White's Patent of Plane designed by I.W. Drawn by J. Akin, Lithographer, No. 18 Prune St., Philadelphia, Nov. 12, 1833. Contains a list of signatures of 107 sponsors asserting the advantages of White's invention. (Black frame, removed for…
Date:
1833
Item type:
White's patent
Framed Carpenters' Co. statistics
Description:
Statistics, 1724, The Carpenters' Company of the City and County of Philadelphia, Founded under the title of The First Carpenters' Company of Philadelphia. Handwritten, written by B. Eakins. contains chronology of C.Co. from 1724 to 1860. Framed.
Date:
c. 1860
Item type:
statistics document
First Prayer in Congress [engraving]
Description:
Mezzotint Engraving: First Prayer in Congress. Published by John Neale, New York, c. 1850. Original painting by T.H. Matteson, engraved on steel by H.S. Sadd. Framed.
Date:
c. 1850
Item type:
1st Prayer engraving
Keys to "First Prayer in Congress"
Description:
Diagram, identifying figures within the picture. Black on white. Framed. Key to 1st Prayer
Item type:
key to 1st Prayer
Beautiful Reminiscence of the First Congress in Philadelphia, From the pen of the Venerable John Adams
Description:
Appears to be a proof, with corrections in pencil. At bottom is written, "Engraved on steel by H.S. Sadd, from an Original Picture by T.H. Matteson"... "Published by John Neale, N.Y." Framed engraving J. Adams' Memories
Item type:
Framed engraving; J. Adams' Memories
Framed portrait of Patrick Henry
Description:
(after) Sully, Presented by Wm. Wintten. Framed and matted. Worked over photograph of painting 50 or Archive P. Henry portrait.
Item type:
P. Henry portrait
Framed print; silhouette of James Bringhurst
Description:
Framed print; Silhouette of member, J.B. admitted 1763, died 1792. Facing right. Framed and matted.
Item type:
framed print; silhouhette
A New Method of Macarony Making, as practiced at Boston in North America. Cartoon Tar + Feather Print
Description:
A political cartoon showing a Custom House officer being tarred and feathered by a crowd at dockside while tea is dumped in harbor. Framed, wood. 9-3-85 - According to Dr. Doris Fanelli, this is a copy of an 18th C. print that was made in the late…
Date:
1775
Item type:
tar + feather print
Framed engraving by Charles Wilson Peale of "A South East View of Christ Church, 1787"
Description:
Framed engraving; In file: communication from donor has recorded following as his words: "Please accept the framed engraving of Christ Church in 1787 herewith sent. The engraving is an impression from the original plate in my possession."
Date:
c. 1787
Item type:
engraving
The Upper Ferry Bridge [engraving]
Description:
Engraved by Jacob J. Plocher, after Thomas Birch. Mahogany finished frame. Upper Ferry Bridge
Date:
1812
Item type:
engraving; Upper Ferry Bridge.
Commemorative framed ribbon, silk
Description:
The framed ribbon commemorates the 100th anniversary of the birth of George Washington- Feb. 22, 1832. Portrait within a shield. Above rising sun of CCCCP's and below compass and square. Gilt frame.
Date:
c. 1832
Item type:
framed ribbon
Sanderson's Franklin House [engraving]
Description:
"Sanderson's Franklin House" engraving Advertisement for hotel. Shows Chestnut St., Philadelphia, store front, horses and carriages, pedestrians. Drawn and engraved by John Ruben Smith. Wood frame. 8-29-85 - Dr. Doris Fanelli, curator of INHP,…
Date:
c. 1832
Item type:
engraving
Cutaway Architectural Rendering of St. Paul's Cathedral- engraving
Description:
Engraving of St. Paul's Cathedral after Christoper Wren's original intention. Presented to George, Prince of Walse [III] by "Sam. Wale Jr. Gwyn" [?] Published London, 1837, by John Weale Architectural Library, 59 High Holborn I. Gwyn Architecturam…
Date:
1837
Item type:
framed engraving of St. Paul's Cathedral
Replica of 1777 Scull & Heap "The Plan of the City & Environs of Philadelphia" engravied by William Fadden engraved map
Description:
Published by Thomas Fisher, Philadelphia, 1847. Contains populations charts. Mahogany veneered frame. engraved map
Date:
1847
Item type:
engraved map
Replica of map by Scull & Heap engraved map
Description:
First published in 1750, republished by David Lobach, Lobachsville, Bucks County Pennsylvania, April 1850. Lith of Wagner & McGaigoan, No. 4 Franklin Place, Philadelphia. Mahogany finished frame. engraved map
Date:
1850
Item type:
engraved map
Original Carpenters' Co. certificates of membership, framed
Description:
Two certificates, samples 1) First Carpenters' Co. of Philadelphia 2.75" x 5.25" 2) CCCCP 10.5" x 8.75" Describes significance of engraving Framed
Item type:
framed certificates
Photograph of a group of men on north steps of Carpenters' Hall, commemorating 99th anniversary of Constitution- Collotype
Description:
Photograph Entitled: "Governors and Representatives of the 13 Colonial States, at Carpenters' Hall, Philadelphia, September 17, 1886, etc." Supplied with key to figures in photo. Wooden frame.
Date:
c. 1886
Item type:
photograph
Doric Temple [photograph]
Description:
Parade photograph of C.Co.- Sept. 15, 1887 model of Doric Temple for Constitutional Centennial. Carved wood frame.
Date:
1887
Item type:
framed photograph
Corinthian Temple [photograph]
Description:
Parade photograph of C.Co. Sept. 15, 1887. model of Corinthian Temple, for Constitutional Centennial. Copy of July 4, 1788 exhibit. Carved wood frame.
Date:
1887
Item type:
framed photograph
Photograph of members and friends of the Carpenters' Co. of Philadelphia, PA at Mount McGregor, NY
Description:
Photograph shows large group of men and women on veranda of home on wooded lot. Top corners are shaded, perhaps obscured by the type of photo this is. Photo by H.G. Brown, 338 Broadway. Wood frame.
Date:
late 19th C. [?]
Item type:
framed photograph
Photograph of people
Description:
Large group of unknown people in a courtyard, on the steps of a colonaded building. back of photo marked Carpenters' Company
Date:
late 19th C.
Item type:
framed photograph
Seeing Toronto [photograph]
Description:
Group of people in automobile, identified. Framed. Underneath the photo is a list of the names of the people pictured as well as the following: "These photographs are taken by the Provincial Education Bldg. and Normal School Grounds Price - 50 cents…
Date:
late 19th C.
Item type:
Framed photograph
Photograph of Carpenters' Hall
Description:
exterior northern entrance, Carpenters' Hall label on back: Field and Hardy, Hardware and Tool Store, #633 Market St. below 7th . . .
Date:
late 19th C. [?]
Item type:
framed photograph
Photograph of Carpenters' Hall
Description:
framed photograph; Interior of southern entrance- display of Windsor chairs, speaker's desk. Banner-like object over fan window. Framed.
Date:
late 19th C. [?]
Item type:
framed photograph
Facsimile of Declaration of Independence
Description:
contained within: partial letter from Acting Chief of Bureau [name illegible], State Dept., presenting Declaration of Independence to C.Co. at Thos H. Marshall's request. Acknowledgement of receipt of Co. article which was placed in Dept. library.…
Date:
c. 1900
Item type:
Facsimile of Declaration of Independence
Photograph of National Park area
Description:
View of National Park area (Carpenters' Hall included) in 1936 from Stack at Custom House, 2nd & Chestnut. Photo by KJ Lotz [?]. The above info on back [of photo]. Framed and matted.
Date:
1936
Item type:
aerial photograph
Framed water color painting scene depicts delegates of First Continental Congress outside Carpenters' Hall
Description:
Framed water color painting. A Federal Art Project, W.P.A. Pennsylvania, 1936, by Wm. John Coffee. Framed, wood.
Date:
1936
Item type:
water color painting
Framed presentation placque describing Quartermaster flag (CCCCP-426)
Description:
Framed presentation Placque; Probably handwritten. Text as follows: "June 16, 1921 This flag represents the colors and insignias of the Quartermaster Corps presented to Carpenters' Hall, Phila., on the 146th Anniversary of the resolution creating the…
Date:
1921
Item type:
framed presentation placque
Framed handwritten greeting
Description:
Handwritten greeting from the Master Wardens and Commonality o fthe Mystery of Freemen of the Carpentry of the City of London, rep Robert Cecil Barnes, to CCCCP. Embossed seal of Company. Witnessed and signed. Framed
Date:
July, 1950
Item type:
framed greetings
National Historic Landmark plaque
Description:
National Historic Landmark register for Hall. Presented by The Department of the Interior, National Park Service 1970
Date:
1970
Item type:
bronze plaque
Framed resolution
Description:
Presented to C.Co. for their 250th Anniversary by the Bicentennial Commission of PA. May 14, 1974. Framed.
Date:
1974
Item type:
framed resolution
Framed certificate
Description:
Presented to C.Co. for their contributions by The Newcomen Society in North America, March 5, 1974. Framed.
Date:
1974
Item type:
framed certificate
Framed certificate
Description:
Certificate presented to C.Co. commemorating its 250th anniversary by Naval Reserve Readiness Command Philadelphia, May 11, 1974. Framed.
Date:
1974
Item type:
framed certificate
To C.Co. from Philadelphia 76- framed award
Description:
Illuminated resollution handwritten and painted. Probably Strickland Studio in Old Land Title Building.
Date:
1974
Item type:
framed award