Photograph the property of the Historical Society of Pennsylvania
Prominent on the third building from the right, is a sign saying "J. Mousley". This might date the photograph to before his death in 1883.
Joseph Mousley (born July 22, 1803 near Leicester, England - died July 8, 1883 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) was my 4th great grandfather. I wonder if he might be standing on the sidewalk? None of these buildings are still standing, the lots are now paved over for automobile parking.
I find the juxtaposition of the oysters and feather vendors odd, but amusing. My father and I, as did my grandfather, enjoy eating oysters in just about any form.
I wish to thank everyone for their helpful comments and support concerning my last entry. I wrote a letter expressing my feelings and as I was set to burn it, as an offering of sorts, I remembered I had sent her a Christmas card, and the address of her surviving husband (which I could find nowhere) was find and put on the envelope and it was mailed to him and his two daughters. I felt much better having done this much.
I will not be posting much in the foreseeable future. Things at work have finally picked up and things are once more, too busy (it always seems to be nothing or too much). I will attempt to keep up with reading your posts and will comment when I have (or think I have) something worth saying or simply can't restrain myself from saying something silly and/or stupid!
