Newspaper - Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper, New York, New York, September 12, 1891

This issue of Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper, dated September 12, 1891, features numerous illustrations and articles documenting current events and social life. Key illustrations include a full-page print by J. Durkin titled 'Market Night in the Jewish Quarter of New York,' a panoramic view of a disastrous fire in Jacksonville, Florida, and illustrations of a train accident at Bostian Bridge in North Carolina. Other visual content includes scenes of people returning from summer vacation, portraits of jockeys and racing scenes, women bicycling, and various other topics of interest common to illustrated newspapers of the period. The masthead features ornate Victorian-style lettering with an illustration of the U.S. Capitol building. 3.

Associated People/Businesses

• Frank Leslie
• J. Durkin (Artist)

Geography

No geographic information available.

Subjects

• Newspapers
• Illustrated newspapers
• Periodicals
• Current events
• Social life and customs
• New York (N.Y.)
• Jewish Quarter
• Jacksonville (Fla.)
• Train accidents
• Bicycles
• Horse racing
• Victorian Era
• Engravings

Physical Location

Arc.MS.56, Oversize Box 6, Folder 3