Citation - Freeman's Journal: 1783.07.02

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Index Entry 4th of July, in Philadelphia, subscription opened for pageant 
Location Philadelphia 
Citation
FJ.783.046
2 Jul 1783:42 (3/115)
The subscription is begun, and to be continued at John Mason
and Co's Upholstery Store in Front Street, next door but one
to the Friend's Meeting House, for the Grand Exhibition that
is to make its appearance through the streets of this city
on a proper day, when finished, viz. a superb sopha, mounted
on a triumphal car, drawn by six white horses, in honour to
the American Army, with portraits of the Principal Officers
that have persevered in the present contest. . . [12 lines,
inviting people to contribute skills, money and white horses
to effort.]  All the music, both vocal and instrumental will
be procured, with thirteen large torches, and thirteen times
thirteen boys drest in white with small ones, &c. &c. . . [9
lines]


Generic Title Freeman's Journal 
Date 1783.07.02 
Publisher Bailey, Francis 
City, State Philadelphia, PA 
Year 1783 
Bibliography B0016727
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