Preparation for War to defend Commerce

Name/Title

Preparation for War to defend Commerce

Entry/Object ID

1987.01.2856

Description

Postcard depicting men building a wooden ship. The caption reads, ‘Preparation for War to defend Commerce. The Swedish Church Southwark and the building of the Frigate “Philadelphia”.’ The description on the verso reads, ‘1799. Founders’ Week Official Post Card.’

Collection

Postcard Collection

Made/Created

Artist

Sold by R. Campbell, Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, 1799.

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Postcard

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Writing Media

Nomenclature Class

Written Communication T&E

Nomenclature Category

Category 06: Tools & Equipment for Communication

Material

Paper

Condition

Overall Condition

Fair