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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.
![Fellow Haverford College students gave this adorable gingerbread sheep to Marriott C. Morris in February, 1885.
Gingerbread sheep - given by fellows. [Haverford College]. Morris, Marriott Canby, 1863-1948, photographer. February 2, 1885. 1...](https://64.media.tumblr.com/72f2ca0bd7b7538a2c6cf28f8ab0cc77/tumblr_o231l3Aj6Q1u23qdao1_250.jpg)
Fellow Haverford College students gave this adorable gingerbread sheep to Marriott C. Morris in February, 1885.
Wait, is that a giant spoon?
We have several images of Marriott C. Morris’s room at Haverford College from when he was a student there. Any thoughts on the symbolism of a giant spoon? We have some ideas, but would love to hear what others think!