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Library Company of Philadelphia

Ask    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.

Processing new acquisitions has an element of exciting discovery. This beautifully engraved back case of a pocket watch functions as a personal memento. Watch and discover! 

[Portrait of an unidentified man.] [ca. 1850.]  Daguerreotype pocket watch setting. P.2017.60

— 4 years ago with 45 notes
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