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Lithograph of Isaac D'Young's Fancy Store, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Lithograph depicting Isaac D'Young's fancy store in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. This print is from a book which may represent the earliest known use of lithography in the United States. The image shows the earliest known visual representation of a Jewish-owned store in the USA. Date of creation is unknown, but it is presumed to be before 1820 based on information available from the donor.

Associated People/Businesses

Isaac D'Young (Firm)
D'YOUNG, ISAAC / or / DE YOUNG, ISAAC

Geography

Philadelphia

Subjects

Jewish merchants
Lithography

Physical Location

Arc.MS.56, Box 5, Folder 5