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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.
These pups are getting a hunting lesson on this #WetnoseWednesday!
From the Book of Cabinet Chromos (1881), a book-shaped box full of loose chromolithographed cards that was given as a gift to every subscriber of The People’s Illustrated Fireside Magazine.