Mercantile Library Design Plate Print Style:U.S.A., c. 1850 "Chemins de fer Algeriens de

"Chemins de fer Algeriens de l'etat

Artist - La Rotografica

Kaaren Lee

this poster advertises an opera production of "La Navarraise" starring French operatic soprano Emma Calvé

Mercantile Library Design Plate Print Style:U.S.A., c. 1850 "Chemins de fer Algeriens deThis piece numbers various building design components for the New York City Mercantile Library as part of a series of design plates. The library was founded in 1820 and was originally located at 49 Fulton St, NY. These plates have a higher chance of being for the new location on Lafayette St when the library moved in 1853. Whether these designs were ultimately utilized for the library is undetermined, but this piece provides great insight into mid