| | Thumbnail | | Creator | Date | Title / Author / Date / Location | Price | | | Description |
| 7940 |  | Details | Boell, William | 1870 |
| Lithographic broadside advertising the services of W. Boell, Philadelphia |
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Boell, William |
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| 1870 |
| LOC:41 |
| $450.00 | Boell--William | Lithographic-broadside-advertising-the-services-of-W--Boell--Philadelphia | This ornate 19th-century lithographic broadside advertises the services of W. Boell, a "practical lithographer" based at 311 Walnut Street in Philadelphia. Surrounded by elaborate scrollwork and allegorical figures symbolizing industry and liberty, the document showcases Boell’s expertise in producing detailed lithographic drawings, including machinery, factories, certificates, architectural plans, and decorative commercial printing such as diplomas, billheads, and cards. The imagery and typography emphasize precision, artistic skill, and industrial pride, reflecting both the aesthetics and business ambitions of America’s printing trades during the post-Civil War era.
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