The Merchant's Exchange Building, Philadelphia
Artist
William Langenheim
(American, 1809 - 1879)
Artist
Frederick Langenheim
(American, 1807 - 1874)
DateAugust 16, 1849
MediumSalt print
DimensionsImage: 5 3/16 × 5 15/16 inches (13.18 × 15.08 cm)
Sheet: 7 7/16 × 7 7/8 inches (18.89 × 20 cm)
Sheet: 7 7/16 × 7 7/8 inches (18.89 × 20 cm)
Credit LineGift of the Hall Family Foundation
Object number2011.37.15
SignedOn sheet recto, bottom, in faded black type: "Talbotype from Nature Aug. 16, 1849 by W & F. Langenheim Phla. Exchange"
Inscribednone
MarkingsOn sheet verso, upper right corner, in pencil: "37.857 / Talbot / R. Morris"
On View
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DescriptionImage of city street with row of businesses on the left; a rounded building with cupola is at center of composition. Horse drawn wagons are parked on the right. Edges of the print are squared off with hand-drawn brown line.
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