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Library, Philadelphia

Pattern Category: Places

Series: Beauties of America

Object Type: Dinner and Dessert Wares

Dimensions:

  • Diameter: 8.25 inches

Description:

Plate.  The Philadelphia Library Company is one of the oldest in the country.  It was organized in 1731 principally because of Benjamin Franklin's interest. This building on Fifth Street became home to the library in 1791.