Subject: Chromolithography

Chromolithograph depicting the proposed design for a hospital in Jerusalem, created in 1855 by Wyatt Papworth and Thomas Allason. This broadside, along with a second page showing the hospital layout, was sent to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia and Abraham Rice in Baltimore following a visit to Palestine. The hospital was never built. This is the only known copy.

Chromolithograph depicting the Satterlee U.S.A. General Hospital in West Philadelphia during the American Civil War. Published in Philadelphia by James D. Gay in 1864 and lithographed and printed by Charles Magnus. The image shows the hospital's layout, surrounding encampments, and marching soldiers. The description notes that Philadelphia served as a major site for U.S. military hospitals during the Civil War, and that the Saterlee Hospital (initially called West Philadelphia General Hospital) was a 4,500-bed facility. The lithograph also includes biographical information about Dr. Isaac Israel Hayes, a surgeon who served at the hospital and who later became a prominent Arctic explorer. The provided text offers a detailed account of Dr. Hayes's life and career, highlighting his contributions to Arctic exploration, humanitarian work, and political service.

This 1876 book by Max Rosenthal features chromolithographed portraits of the signers of the Declaration of Independence. The portraits are presented in an accordion-style foldout format, bound in full red morocco with gilt lettering on the covers. The book measures 1 1/2" x 1 1/4".

Chromolithograph depicting a highly exaggerated Jewish shoemaker and an African American customer. This anti-Semitic print, likely produced between 1881 and 1890 by Currier & Ives, shows a comical scene where the shoemaker falls off his seat as the shoe sole hits him. Published in the United States.

This trade card advertises Louis Dampf & Co., dealers in gold and black walnut frames, oil paintings, chromos, and engravings. The front of the card (Image 1) depicts children playing in ocean waves. The style suggests a late 19th-century aesthetic. The back of the card (Image 2) is fully covered by an advertisement for the business. The business's address, 727 & 729 Market Street, San Francisco, is clearly visible on the back.

A chromolithograph trade card depicting a comical scene of a man speaking on the telephone to a mother instead of a daughter. Issued by the Narragansett Collar Company. The card is dated circa 1877.

Chromolithograph trade card advertising "Smoke Harris' Golden Eagle and Business Card Cigars." Published by L. Prang & Co. circa 1878.

Trade card for the Vienna Restaurant and Cafe located at 914 Chestnut Street in Philadelphia. It is one of a set of four cards. Published by L. Prang & Co. in Boston. The card features Art Deco design and is described as rare. A full advertisement is present on the reverse side. The date is estimated to be circa 1878 based on the style and publisher.