BEIN BrSides 2019 323: On sheet 36.7 x 26.4 cm. Forms part of the Benjamin Franklin Collection., BEIN BrSides 2019 324: On sheet 35.4 x 24.8 cm. Forms part of the Benjamin Franklin Collection., Title from item., Sheet trimmed to plate mark at bottom., Companion prints : An emblem of England and An emblem of Wales, both published by Haines & Son in 1800., Not in the Catalogue of prints and drawings in the British Museum. Division I, political and personal satires., and Matted to 46 x 36 cm.
Publisher:
Published 4th Septr. 1798, by John Fairburn, 146 Minories, London
Print is a die-cut, circular, paper rosette decorated with small pictures of landmark buildings and persons in Philadelphia with two red roses with leaves. The landmarks and persons are identified with captions. The rosette folds up in eight "wedges" with the two images of the roses acting as front and back covers.images of Philadelphia. The landmarks and persons are: U.S. Mint, University, Merchants Exchange, State House, panarama of Philadelphia, Customs House, Portuguese Synagogue, Jacoby Church, St. Paul & St. Peters Cathedral, Christ Church, William Penn, and Benjamin Franklin. Also with envelope with title and imprint in red ink
Description:
BEIN BrSides 2019 289: On sheet 26 cm in diameter, with envelope 8.3 x 14.4 cm. Mounted on sheet 38.0 x 30.4 cm. On supporting sheet, stamped: E.B.H. Forms part of the Benjamin Franklin Collection., Title from envelope., and Franklin portrait after the fur collar painting by Duplessis.
