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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.
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“ Some kitty sketches for #caturday by the talented Peter Moran (1841-1914).
LCP has three of Mr. Moran’s [Sketchbooks during New England summer excursion, July-August 1882]. In them he draws many scenes of farm animals, among them,...](https://64.media.tumblr.com/0741678c279f3fc1ceef125104612c29/tumblr_nu5seaRl1F1u23qdao1_250.jpg)
Some kitty sketches for #caturday by the talented Peter Moran (1841-1914).
LCP has three of Mr. Moran’s [Sketchbooks during New England summer excursion, July-August 1882]. In them he draws many scenes of farm animals, among them, this adorable cat. You can check out more of his drawings in our image catalog linked in the picture.
#FBF to Peter Moran’s sketches of kittens from the early days of Library Company social media (2015).