August 17

What was advertised in a revolutionary American newspaper 250 years ago today? “PHILADELPHIA MANUFACTURE.” In the summer of 1776, Samuel Wetherill took to the pages of the Pennsylvania Ledger to hawk a variety of textiles produced at his “Manufactory in South-street” in Philadelphia. He offered “Woolens, Linnens, and Cottons, particularly Corded Dimity’s,” to consumers, giving … Continue reading…