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File consists of correspondence to Catherine McCann from John Farrell.

File consists of advertisment for a hat store.

Fonds consists of records of the operations of the Pittsburgh Historical Society, including minutes, correspondence, project files and other material. Also includes collected items related to the history of Pittsburgh Township, including subject files, and original photos of buildings and individuals.

Scope to be completed at a later date

Scope to be completed at a later date

Scope to be completed at a later date

Item is an standing top-hald electro-steel engraved portrait of Richard Brinsley Sheridan Esq.; Irish dramitist (b.1751-d.1816). electro-steel engravd by R. Hickes from a painting by Joshua Renolds and published by Fisher, son & co London in 1830. Signed in engraving by subject below the portrait.

`Item is anwindow-matted top-half electo-steel engraved newspaper portrait of Mr. John Slidell; American lawyer and politician (b.1793-d.1871). Engraver unknown and botom two corners of the image are unattached.

Item is an engraving of James Barry, born 1772 - died 1806. Royal Artist and teacher at the Royal Academy until he was expelled in 1779 for criticizing the Royal Academy and making 'improper digressions' in his lectures. Engraved by E.C. Edwards based on a painting by J. Barry. Published by John Murray, Albermarle Street (London).

Item is an electro-steel engraved image of Julien Xavier Chabert, born 1792 - died 1859, French-US magician who performed feats of daring, skill, and deception using fire. He performed in France and London before moving to the United States to work as a pharmacist. In 1836 he was celebrated as a chemist and physician for aiding in the New York cholera outbreak of 1832-1834.