Philadelphia, PA
Cliveden Mansion Scene of Battle of Germantown Philadelphia PA
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Description: Color linen postcard of Cliveden mansion in Germantown, Philadelphia PA; large gray stone Georgian colonial house with green lawn and trees
Printed Text: 188—"Cliveden", Scene of Battle of Germantown, Philadelphia, Pa.
Back
Description: Divided back linen; printed description of Cliveden history and Battle of Germantown 1777; publisher 'Charles F. Williams, Philadelphia, PA'; Genuine Curteich-Chicago C.T. Art-Colortone; no. 08-H556; 'POST CARD'
Printed Text: "Cliveden", the home of the Chew family, was built in 1761 by Chief Justice Benjamin Chew. During the battle of Germantown, Oct. 4, 1777, "Cliveden" was occupied by the British 40th Regiment under Lt. Col. Musgrave, whose resistance proved to be a pivotal point in the battle. / POST CARD
Publisher Location: Philadelphia, PA / Chicago, IL
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