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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.
Today we celebrate the birthday of our founder, Benjamin Franklin, born on this day 311 years ago! We love this 19th-century Staffordshire figurine of Franklin, which was featured in our 2015 exhibition Fashioning Philadelphia - The Style of the City, 1720-1940. He certainly looks fashionable in his vest with floral decoration and gold-striped breeches.