Sansom, Joseph, 1765 or 1766-1826
Person
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
Morris Family papers
Collection
Identifier: HC.MC-1008
Abstract
The papers of two prominent Philadelphia Quaker families, Morris and Sansom, spanning more than two centuries, from the colonial period into the 20th century. Topics include cultural and religious life and social and economic development.
Dates:
1715-1925
Thomas Gilpin Profile Album, approximately 1820-1849
Series
Identifier: SFHL-PA-033C
Abstract
This album of profiles was the property of Thomas Gilpin, Quaker manufacturer and author. It contains copies in ink of profiles made by amateur silhouette artist Joseph Sansom about 1790 in Philadelphia of distinquished personages of the day. The sitters include familiar figures such as George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, and James Madisonand also important Quakers including William Savery, the Pembertons, George Dillwyn, Miers Fisher, Rebecca Jones, and Nicholas Waln. It is not...
Dates:
approximately 1820-1849
