McAllister [& Brother] store 728 Chestnut St. [Philadelphia]

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1 photograph : albumen print ; photo 10.4 x 8 cm. | Photo shows an interior view of the McAllister & Brother optical store showing a view from the rear of the store toward the front entrance at "728" Chestnut Street; on a table in the foreground is a display of optical devices. John McAllister, Jr., stands on the right next to cabinets along the wall and in the background are many customers and staff.

About this photograph

This albumen print from 1860 shows the interior of McAllister & Brother's optical store at 728 Chestnut Street in Philadelphia. The photograph was taken from the rear of the shop looking toward the front entrance. John McAllister, Jr. stands on the right beside wall cabinets. A table in the foreground displays optical devices, and customers and staff are visible in the background.

No further information about the McAllister business, its founding, or John McAllister Jr.'s role has been verified for this record.

Compiled from the catalogue record and reference notes on the formats and events involved. The archive record above is the primary source.

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