The Statue of Wm. Penn Crowned by Fred'k Coombs.
Historical Images of Philadelphia Castner Scrapbook CollectionItem Info
Item No: pdcc00560
Title: The Statue of Wm. Penn Crowned by Fred'k Coombs.
Media Type:
Scrapbooks
Source: Print and Picture Collection
Notes:
Shows a man, Frederick Coombs, embracing a statue of William Penn holding the Charter of Pennsylvania. The inscription on the base of the statue reads: "Presented by John Penn A.D. 1804." Coombs , who is dressed as William Penn, was a photographer and popular scientist.
Creation Year: ca. 1866
Call Number: A917.481 P536 v.6
Creator Name: Coombs, Frederick
Penn, William, 1644-1718
Penn, John
Castner, Samuel, Jr., 1843-1929 - Compiler