Broadside, "The Philadelphia, Charleston, and Baltimore New Line of Stages," 1788

Summary

Originally printed in 1788, this advertisement features a detailed description of the stage line operated by Gershom Johnson and Michael Dennison. This stage line ran between Philadelphia, Charlestown, and Baltimore.

Originally printed in 1788, this advertisement features a detailed description of the stage line operated by Gershom Johnson and Michael Dennison. This stage line ran between Philadelphia, Charlestown, and Baltimore.

Artifact

Broadside (Notice)

Subject Date

1788

Creators

Johnson, Gershom 

Dennison, Michael 

Creator Notes

Made for a stage coach line operated by Gershom Johnson and Michael Dennison

Collection Title

Seymour Dunbar Collection 

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

82.129.1503

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)
Linen (Material)

Color

Black-and-white (Colors)

Dimensions

Height: 3.813 in

Width: 4.75 in

Inscriptions

Description beneath: Advertisement of the stage coach line operated by Gershom Johnson and Michael/ Dennison between Philadelphia, Charleston, and Baltimore. Giving schedules and rate/ of fare./ Small printed broadside./ Date: 1788.

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