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| Scott Number | 1 |
|---|---|
| Date | January 14, 18xx |
| From City | New York |
| From State | NY |
| To City | Philadelphia |
| To State | PA |
| Addressee | Miss Jane M. Bulkley |
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| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 1 |
| Quantity 2 | 0 |
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Daniel F. Kelleher sale 796 Lot 2052 group lot.
Scott #1, dark brown shade, tied by red square grid cancel on New York JAN 15 cover to Philadelphia
Alexander listed as 1/14/xx
McElroy’s 1850 Philadelphia directory lists Elizabeth Brinton at 122 Chestnut Street.as a “mantuamr”
Elizabeth (Brinton) McClellan (1800-1889) was the wife of Dr. George McClellan (1796-1847) of Philadelphia. They were the parents of Civil War General George Brinton McClellan (1826-1885)
A Mantua Maker was a skilled artisan in the 18th century, primarily responsible for creating women's fitted clothing, like gowns and jackets, and also making petticoats, children's frocks, and men's loungewear. They were essentially the dressmakers of their time, working directly with clients to sculpt garments that fit well.
Scott #1, dark brown shade, tied by red square grid cancel on New York JAN 15 cover to Philadelphia
Alexander listed as 1/14/xx
McElroy’s 1850 Philadelphia directory lists Elizabeth Brinton at 122 Chestnut Street.as a “mantuamr”
Elizabeth (Brinton) McClellan (1800-1889) was the wife of Dr. George McClellan (1796-1847) of Philadelphia. They were the parents of Civil War General George Brinton McClellan (1826-1885)
A Mantua Maker was a skilled artisan in the 18th century, primarily responsible for creating women's fitted clothing, like gowns and jackets, and also making petticoats, children's frocks, and men's loungewear. They were essentially the dressmakers of their time, working directly with clients to sculpt garments that fit well.
