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Copper Plate. The two designs on the shiny side are printed as plate XX in the Carpenters' Co. Rule Book of 1786. They are described as "Dog-leg'd or Plain Open Newel Stairs." The very detailed designs on the dull side are not found in the Rule Book.
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Engraved copper plate attached to thick small rectangular wooden block with image of Carpenters' Hall engraved on the plate. Small areas have chipped off the copper plate in the upper right and left hand corners and in the center and on the bottom…
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Engraved copper plate on a wooden block
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Engraved silver plate used to print the certificates of membership for Carpenters’ Company members. The print is engraved with a classical pictorial image and ornate lettering. The lettering says, "This is to certify that _____ has been admitted a…
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original engraving plate for invitations to quarterly meetings. Box includes William Paravano Co. box lid 4713 N. 16th Street, Philadelphia
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Henry Erdman was a master builder elected to the Carpenters' Company of Philadelphia in 1817. Unfortunately there is scant information or records on Erdman. He was listed in the 1814 directory as a carpenter residing at 35 Chester street. In 1820 and…
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Michael Errickson appears in Philadelphia city directories from 1832 through 1868. From 1832 to 1864 he notes an occupation as carpenter, but in 1865 he changes to "gentleman." It appears that he was one of a group of architects and carpenters…