Scope and Content This collection contains an advertisement from four Philadelphia iron manufacturers, E. W. Shippen; R. F. & G. R. Bancroft; Reeder & Croff; and M. Lachenmaier. The advertisement was originally in Colton's Atlas of the World, 1856. A variety of ornamental wrought iron structures are depicted such as fences, railings, gates, as well as a fountain and garden sculpture. E. W. Shippen's advertisement includes notice of the Premium Silver Medal awarded by...