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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.
We are total suckers for images of cute animals. Case in point, we can’t stop squealing over this glass plate negative of Bess Morris and her six-week-old puppy, Nemo, which was captured on February 24, 1887 by Marriott C. Morris. So small! So cute! #CuteAggression #MorrisMonday