Send James to Blair, Boot-maker, in Chesnut between 2d & front St. for a curious Chimney plate

Object Status:

Unlocated

Primary Source Reference:

Peale Museum Accessions Book, Historical Society of Pennsylvania, p. 1

Additional Source Text:

"Found in digging his Cellar at the depth of nine feet -- the plate bear[ing] date of 1698."

Notes:

William Blair is listed in Philadelphia directories as a cordwainer.