Ladder, 4th of July special issue, 1849

4th of July, 1849, edition of "The Ladder," a small, handwritten, juvenile publication, made by brothers John G., William A., James G., and Horace Whiteman of Philadelphia, reflecting mid-nineteenth century popular culture. This issue features illustrations of the signing of the Declaratio...

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Collection:Whiteman family papers (#0712)
Date:1849
Dimensions:8 x 9.5 cm
Box Number:Box 1
Format: Electronic
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Online Access:https://digitallibrary.hsp.org/index.php/Detail/objects/12991
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Summary: 4th of July, 1849, edition of "The Ladder," a small, handwritten, juvenile publication, made by brothers John G., William A., James G., and Horace Whiteman of Philadelphia, reflecting mid-nineteenth century popular culture. This issue features illustrations of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, battles of the Revolutionary War, as well as a report on the Horticultural Exhibition, directions on making a "cosmoramama," and alum crystals.