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Address to the Journeymen Cordwainers, by John McIlvaine. Philadelphia, PA, 1850.
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Broadside

Credit: Library Company of Philadelphia

In this 1850 broadside, John Mcllvaine called for Philadelphia's cordwainers (shoemakers) to support and join a permanent organization that will lead the struggle in their demands for fair compensation, without injuring "our fair city's trade," or frightening away buyers.

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