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1835, August, 1, Philadelphia, Dear Franky, Haverford School
Title:
1835, Haverford School
Date:
1835-08-01
Collection:
Cope Evans Family Papers
1886 July 20, Newport, Easton's Pt., to My dear Frank
Title:
1886 July 20, Easton's Pt., to My dear Frank
Date:
1886-07-20
Collection:
Cope Evans Family Papers
1876 October 10, Steamer Josephine Missouri River near Ft Peck MT, to Esteemed Friend
Title:
1876 October 10, to Esteemed Friend
Description:
Handwritten note "Original given to Academy of Natural Sciences of Phila Nov. 1989"
Date:
1876-10-10
Collection:
Cope Evans Family Papers
1873 July 26, London, to brother
Title:
1873 July 26, to brother
Description:
Includes account of visit to painter William Bradford the same year he published 'The Arctic regions, illustrated with photographs taken on an art expedition to Greenland; with descriptive narrative by the artist' in London.
Date:
1873-07-26
Collection:
Cope Evans Family Papers
1883 July 24, Philadelphia, to daughter
Title:
1883 July 24, to daughter
Date:
1883-07-24
Collection:
Cope Evans Family Papers
Title:
Soapine
Description:
Advertisement for Soapine. One of twenty-six custom-made cards for Soapine in the collection. This card, like many in the collection, was designed by Charlotte Perkins Gilman. Card with illustration of a carriage comprised of a globe and whale. For more information, see Cheadle, Dave. SOAPINE DID IT! Englewood, CO: 2000 (16-17). See also Mac Donnell, Kevin. "Trade Cards by Charlotte Perkins Gilman." THE ADVERTISING TRADE CARD QUARTERLY: THE JOURNAL OF THE TRADE CARD
Date:
1880 - 1900
Collection:
Early Advertising Collection
Title:
I. Kratzenstein, etc.
Description:
Advertisement for I. Kratzenstein, Dealer in Notions, Trimmings, etc. This is the only card in the collection for this business, but not the only card for this artist. See bmcad070444001 (Isaac Nusbaum, Fine Woolen Goods) was also designed by Geo M. Hayes. Card with illustration of two cats cuddling in a chair, and another cat watching from behind a pail. Its caption reads: “Jealousy.”
Date:
1881
Collection:
Early Advertising Collection
1899 October 22, Awbury, to Mother
Title:
1899 October 22, to Mother
Date:
1899-10-22
Collection:
Cope Evans Family Papers
1836 January 15, Philadelphia, to Dear Franky, Haverford School
Title:
1836 January 15, Haverford School
Date:
1836-01-15
Collection:
Cope Evans Family Papers
Weasel
Title:
Weasel
Description:
Weasel
Date:
1919
Collection:
Castle Collection of Natural History Illustrations
Kangaroo
Title:
Kangaroo
Description:
Kangaroo
Date:
1790
Collection:
Castle Collection of Natural History Illustrations
Snake and Muricated Lizard
Title:
Snake and Muricated Lizard
Description:
Snake and Muricated Lizard
Date:
1790
Collection:
Castle Collection of Natural History Illustrations
Greeting card with bunnies
Title:
Greeting card with bunnies
Description:
Greeting card with bunnies. Verso says "William Waldorf wishes you a happy and prosperous new year."
Collection:
Early Advertising Collection
Edelman & Harmonson
Title:
Edelman & Harmonson
Description:
Advertisement for Edelman & Harmonson.
Collection:
Early Advertising Collection
Bonchurch Hotel & Boarding House (H. Ribbands)
Title:
Bonchurch Hotel & Boarding House (H. Ribbands)
Description:
Advertisement for Bonchurch Hotel & Boarding House (H. Ribbands). This is the only card in the collection for this business. Card with illustration of a coastal view of the hotel and surrounding area.
Date:
1890 - 1910
Collection:
Early Advertising Collection
Use Acme Soap--Best bar Soap made
Title:
Use Acme Soap--Best bar Soap made
Description:
Advertisement for Acme Soap. One of two cards in the collection for this business. Both cards advertise Acme soap and feature children in nature. Card with illustration of a young girl wearing a green dress and playing the flute.
Date:
1880 - 1900
Collection:
Early Advertising Collection
Curtis and Wheeler, Fine Shoes, Rochester, N. Y.
Title:
Curtis and Wheeler, N. Y.
Description:
Advertisement for Curtis and Wheeler, Fine Shoes, Rochester, N. Y. This is the only card in the collection for either of these businesses. Curtis and Wheeler apparently manufactured some of the shoes sold by Louis P. Beck in Rochester, New York. Card with illustration of a dog holding a piece of paper in its mouth.
Date:
1870 - 1900
Collection:
Early Advertising Collection
Daish's Family Hotel & Boarding House, Shanklin, Isle of Wight
Title:
Daish's Family Hotel & Boarding House, Isle of Wight
Description:
Advertisement for Daish's Family Hotel & Boarding House, Shanklin, Isle of Wight. This is the only card in the collection for this business. Card with illustration of a view of the hotel where several people and a dog are walking around the grounds. The date is based on another card done by the same lithographer A. Brannon.
Date:
1890 - 1910
Collection:
Early Advertising Collection
Darby & Joan Tobacco Puzzle Card
Title:
Darby & Joan Tobacco Puzzle Card
Description:
Advertisement for Darby & Joan Tobacco Puzzle Card. This is the only card in the collection for this business. The illustration on the face is a "seek and find" game, hiding an assortment of animals.
Date:
1880 - 1890
Collection:
Early Advertising Collection
Santa-Claus Headquarters (Frear's Troy Bazaar)
Title:
Santa-Claus Headquarters (Frear's Troy Bazaar)
Description:
Advertisement for Santa-Claus Headquarters (Frear's Troy Bazaar). This is one of two cards in the collection for this business. Card with illustration of a dog holding a piece of paper in its mouth.
Date:
1870 - 1900
Collection:
Early Advertising Collection

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