biography of Alphonse BRETT (c.1822-?)

Birth place: France (?)

Addresses: Phila., 1848-59; NYC, 1860

Profession: Lithographer

Comments: Alphonse Brett, or Brette, lithographer, was listed in Philadelphia directories in 1848, 1852-56, 1858-59. This is probably the same man as Alphonse Breck, lithographer, listed in the 1850 Census as a native of France, age 28. In 1853 Brett headed the firm of Alphonse Brett & Co., lithographers. By August 1860 he had moved to NYC.

Sources: G&W; Phila. CD 1848, 1852-56, 1858-59; 7 Census (1850), Pa., L, 874; Peters, America on Stone; repros., Portfolio, V (Oct. 1945), 47; 8 Census (1860), N.Y., LIV, 418.