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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.
It is a beautiful harbor, with billowy clouds, soft setting light, a ship on what looks to be a sandbar, and probably most importantly, a fluffy dog looking into your soul. What is this dog trying to tell us?