Preston, James [Set of 12 framed Tavern prints]

James Preston (1873-1962).  Set of 12 framed prints from Old Inns and Ale Houses of Old Philadelphia. 

Philadelphia: Robt. Smith Ale Brewing Co., 1909.  All approx. 11 ¼ x 14 ¼ (image).  Color half-tones.  Not examined out of the frames.  Old matting.  Sold as is.  A/A Sold as a set of 12.

• Smith's 1774 Brewery (N. Liberties, St. John near Noble)
• City Tavern (Walnut above 2^nd)
• Spread Eagle Inn (Strafford, Main Line)
• Drawbridge and Blue Anchor Inn (Front St. by Dock Creek)
• Indian Queen Hotel (4^th St. below Market)
• Moon and Seven Stars (4^th & Chestnut)
• State House Tavern (opposite Independence Hall)
• Penny Pot Tavern and Landing (Delaware River & Vine St)
• Falstaff Inn (6^th & Jayne)
• London Coffee House (Front & Market)
• Black Horse Inn Yard (opposite Letitia Ct. btwn Market & Chestnut)
• The Three Crowns (2^nd and Walnut)

A colorful and lively set of twelve prints depicting Philadelphia taverns, inns, and breweries from ‘days gone by.’  Each image, drawn by James Preston (1873-1962) shows a building in a period street setting.  Philadelphia prints are well known for containing scenes of daily city life, and these early twentieth century images carry on that tradition showing the bustling activity in and around these Philadelphia landmarks.  Also included on each print is text giving something of the history of the businesses shown.  Decorative and of historical interest, this is a delightful series of Philadelphiana. 

James Moore Preston studied with Thomas Anshutz at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, in Philadelphia. James Preston and his artist wife, Mary Wilson Preston, were both associated with Robert Henri and the Ashcan School of painters. James Preston was particularly close to William Glackens. Around 1910 or 1911, Henri included both Prestons, as well as George Bellows, in an exhibition of the Eight (Ashcan School) he arranged in New York City.

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