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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.
![#Onthisday in 1947 the bikini was introduced. These Chesapeake Bay bathers from 1898 have no idea what’s coming.
[Group portrait of bathers, Chesapeake Bay.] ca. 1898. Doering, William Harvey, 1858-1924, photographer. 1 slide: lantern; 8 x 11 cm.(3 x...](https://64.media.tumblr.com/4aae4c3cd5fe587984ed2e7b2c7b3abc/tumblr_o9fn8r9iXd1u23qdao1_250.jpg)
#Onthisday in 1947 the bikini was introduced. These Chesapeake Bay bathers from 1898 have no idea what’s coming.
![This glass negative from our Marriott C. Morris Collection proves that a good check pattern is always in style! Check out our current exhibition, Fashioning Philadelphia, to learn more about the history of fashion.
Aunt A.T. [Anna Tatnall] Canby....](https://64.media.tumblr.com/50563227ffe6386f0795525154e4757a/tumblr_nw816l8G1x1u23qdao1_250.jpg)
This glass negative from our Marriott C. Morris Collection proves that a good check pattern is always in style! Check out our current exhibition, Fashioning Philadelphia, to learn more about the history of fashion.