Trade Card: Henry Phillips, Jr., Archeologist and Numismatist, Philadelphia

This trade card advertises the services of Henry Phillips, Jr., an archeologist and numismatist. The front of the card displays his address: No. 524 Walnut Street, Room No. 20, Philadelphia. The back of the card is blank. [Henry Phillips Jr. was born in Philadelphia on September 6, 1838, and died in June 1895. He was the son of Jonas Altamont Phillips and was renowned for his expertise in folklore, philology, and numismatics, both in the United States and Europe. His contributions to the study of American paper currency are particularly noteworthy, with his work cited by the United States Supreme Court. His publications include "History of American Colonial Paper Currency" (1865), "History of American Continental Paper Money" (1866), and others.]

Associated People/Businesses

• Henry Phillips (Firm)
• PHILLIPS, HENRY JR.

Geography

• Philadelphia

Subjects

• Numismatists
• Advertising cards
• Philology

Physical Location

Arc.MS.56, Volume 2, Page 39