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Potter's Field, West Philadelphia watercolor, 1848

Permanent ID:
2341
Call number:
K: II-109
Date:
1848
Image Description:
Two houses surrounded by fence on the shore. On the river are a number of boats, and factory buildings are visible in the background. Exact address unknown--georeference is an approximation.
Inscription:
Potters Field, West Philadelphia. This view is taken from the east end of the Market St. Bridge across the Schuylkill, Mr. Wm. Wilsons residence and Black lead factory, Potters field was on the left of the sketch inside of the white fence, and here Hettie Hamilton was buried. Sketched at low tide by D.J. Kennedy in 1848. (Front Bottom)
Address:
Market Street at Schuylkill River, Philadelphia
Format:
Watercolors
Dimensions:
Width: 48 cm, Height: 24 cm (image)
Collection:
David J. Kennedy watercolors
Related Person or Organization:
David Johnson Kennedy, 1816-1898 (artist)
Related Terms:
Landscape painting (is described by)
Tugboat (depicts)