Historic Philadelphia THEN Silk Scarf

ABOUT THE Historic Philadelphia Silk SCARF

Philadelphia has the distinction of being the first American city to be laid out with green space.  Surveyor Thomas Holme’s 1682 plan provided for 5 squares laid out on a grid between the two rivers.  It was a model for urban growth and inspired many would be immigrants to settle there.  This scarf illustrates the evolution of Philadelphia from its original riverside settlement into a dense, gridded metropolis.  The earliest plans laid out orderly streets between the Delaware and Schuylkill, but over time, the city expanded through annexation, industrial growth, and transportation networks. Its foundational layout comes from William Penn’s vision for a “greene country towne,” executed in map form by Surveyor General Thomas Holme in1683. Each map captures a moment in its transformation, from colonial capital to modern city.

• Material: 100% Silk Haboutai
• Size: 39.4” x 39.4”
• Wrapped in a plastic bag with a reusable dust bag with hangtag
• Designed by cultureNOW
• Provenance about the Philadelphia maps insert included
• Manufactured in India
• Care Instructions: Dry clean only

ABOUT THE Philadelphia Map Insert

Philadelphia has the distinction of being the first American city to be laid out with green space.  Surveyor Thomas Holme’s 1682 plan provided for 5 squares laid out on a grid between the two rivers.  It was a model for urban growth and inspired many would be immigrants to settle there.  This map insert illustrates the evolution of Philadelphia from its original riverside settlement into a dense, gridded metropolis.  The earliest plans laid out orderly streets between the Delaware and Schuylkill, but over time, the city expanded through annexation, industrial growth, and transportation networks. Its foundational layout comes from William Penn’s vision for a “greene country towne,” executed in map form by Surveyor General Thomas Holme in1683. Each map captures a moment in its transformation, from colonial capital to modern city. This insert will accompany the Philadelphia Silk Scarf and Tote Bags.

LIMITED EDITION

To celebrate the upcoming 250th birthday of our country, cultureNOW will offer a limited edition of the scarves in combination with an annual Explorer Membership for one year to the cultureNOW MuseumWithoutWalls.  Explorer Membership retails for $80/ year.  It entitles the member to have a personal library on the website and app. The scarves alone retail for for $150.