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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.
For round two of the #NFLdraft we flash forward in time from illustrious athletes of the 1890s to sepia toned collegiate contenders of 1914. We do not know for sure which two schools are represented in this image, but the P & H could indicate Penn vs Haverford. Most importantly, it looks like they got an upgrade on the head gear.