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Library Company of Philadelphia

Ask    Welcome to the Library Company of Philadelphia's Tumblr page! Founded by Ben Franklin in 1731, we are an independent research library specializing in American history and culture from the 17th through the 19th centuries. This page highlights materials from LCP's extensive collection of rare books, manuscripts, broadsides, ephemera, prints, photographs, and works of art.

We’re happy to share breakfast cocoa for our final #ArchivesPotluck, just bring your own cup! This circa 1880 chromolithographed trade card advertises Philadelphia-based chocolate and cocoa manufacturers, H.O. Wilbur & Sons. The verso of the trade card shows the scene from the opposite angle.

Geo. S. Harris & Sons, printer. H.O. Wilbur & Sons, chocolate & cocoa manufacturers, Philadelphia, Pa. [graphic]. Philadelphia : Geo. S. Harris & Sons, lith. [ca. 1880] 1 print : chromolithograph ; 13 x 8 cm. (5 x 3 in.)

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