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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.
Gastrine may cure dyspepsia, but this circa 1880 trade card causes cute-overload #FelineFriday
Gastrine. Circa 1880. William Helfand Collection of Popular Medicine Trade Cards. P.9828.1561