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Life in Philadelphia lithographs, 1830-1840

22 lithographs done by famed lithographer Anthony Imbert, depicting African-Americans, Quakers, and various others classes of Philadelphians in a less than favorable light. Imbert is best known for his work done for the celebration of the opening of the Erie Canal in 1825.

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Main Author: Anthony Imbert, circa 1794-1834 (Creator)
Collection:Historical Society of Pennsylvania bound graphics collection (#V66)
Alternate Date:1830-1840
Call Number:Bd 912 Im1
Format: Electronic
Subjects and Genres:
Imbert, Anthony, 1794 or 1795-1834
Clay, Edward Williams, 1799-1857
Ethnic stereotypes
Lithograph
Copyright:Please contact Historical Society of Pennsylvania Rights and Reproductions (rnr@hsp.org)
Online Access:https://digitallibrary.hsp.org/index.php/Detail/objects/5406
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Summary: 22 lithographs done by famed lithographer Anthony Imbert, depicting African-Americans, Quakers, and various others classes of Philadelphians in a less than favorable light. Imbert is best known for his work done for the celebration of the opening of the Erie Canal in 1825.

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