Sportsmens Depot Established in 1826

Item #54047

(KRIDER, JOHN). Sportsmens Depot Established in 1826. John Krider. Gun Maker, Dealer in Fishing Tackle and all kinds of Sporting apparatus N.E. Cor. 2nd & Walnut Sts. Philadelphia Pa. Circa 1850. Broadside image 12" x 10". Central picture shows two sportsmen with their guns and dogs relaxing while a third fishes. Above the text is an image of deer running. surrounding are eight further cartouches with views of birds, dogs hunting, hunters, and fishers. Handsomely framed. John Krider was a well known Philadelphia manufacturer of rifles and fishing tackle for many years. He was also a distinguished amateur naturalist who donated many items to the Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia.

Price: $400.00