Papers, 1879-1890.

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Papers, 1879-1890.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/123469998

Papers contain letters, printed and non-printed bills, and auction catalogs collected by George G. Fryer from 1879 to 1890. Most of the letters are with other dealers and deal with the arrival of large shipments of antiques. Items mentioned include silver-plated candelabras, trays, medals, cabinets, a portrait of George Washington painted by Gilbert Stuart, a corner chair, and intaglio rings with stones. A number of letters make inquiries about the history of certain objects or types of objects like figurines, engravings, autographs, and a miniature of General Jackson. An auction catalog and a list of items sold at an auction in 1887 are also included. Among the printed bills are one for furniture and one for a wedding reception.

2 folders ; 26 cm.

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Fryer, George

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George G. Fryer was an antiques dealer located at 1722 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, during the last quarter of the 19th century. According to the 1884 Philadelphia directory, Fryer was the manager of a bric-a-brac shop owned by the estate of George Fryer at 1316 Chestnut Street and lived at 1704 Race. The surname is also misspelled as Freyer. From the description of Papers, 1879-1890. (Winterthur Library). WorldCat record id: 123469998 ...