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Jacob Graff House [Where Jefferson Wrote the Declaration of Independence] watercolor

Permanent ID:

555

Call number:

Bb 862 Ev15 #84

Image Description:

Watercolor of Jacob Graff House by Benjamin Ridgway Evans. Thomas Jefferson was residing in this house, historically located at 7th and Market Streets, when he composed the Declaration of Independence in 1776.

Address:

7th and Market Streets, Philadelphia

Format:

Watercolors

Collection:

Historical Society of Pennsylvania medium graphics collection

Related People or Organizations:

Benjamin Ridgway Evans, circa 1857-1901 (artist)
Thomas Jefferson, 1743-1826 (relates to)