Anthony Joseph Drexel

A three-quarter view photo portrait of Anthony Joseph Drexel taken for an engraving. He is balding and has a thick mustache, and wears a dark suit jacket and tie, and a white shirt. He gazes to his left, his head slightly turned that way.

Title

Anthony Joseph Drexel

Subject

Drexel, Anthony J. (Anthony Joseph), 1826-1893

Biographical Text

Born in 1826 to Francis Martin and Catherine Hookey Drexel. Received some formal education at a French and English day school before beginning to work at his father's currency brokerage house at age thirteen. Married Elllen Bicking Rosét on August 13, 1850. He was made a partner at Drexel & Co. at 21, and became the head of the bank after his father's death in 1863. Anthony and his brother Francis were largely responsible for growing the success and wealth of Drexel & Co. Notably wary of public speaking and attention, Anthony was known to be even-keeled and often sought out for advice. He was a mentor and partner of J. P. Morgan. Traveled to Europe once a year on business, and to rest at a spa resort in Carlsbad, Czech Republic. Died in 1893 in Carlsbad, two years after the opening of the Drexel Institute of Art, Science, and Industry in Philadelphia.

Birth Date

September 13, 1826

Death Date

June 30, 1893

Birthplace

Philadelphia, Pa.

Occupation

Financier
Founder, Drexel Institute of Art, Science, and Industry

Source

Photograph of Anthony J. Drexel in a double-breasted overcoat, looking to his left.
Undated
MC.00.001 Drexel Family Collection
Drexel University Archives, Drexel University
20070290018

Rights

Public domain, digitized by Drexel University Archives. Please credit the “Drexel University Archives, Drexel University” in the case of image use and reproduction. Please contact the Drexel University Archives with questions.

Citation

“Anthony Joseph Drexel,” Drexel Exhibits, accessed March 29, 2024, https://drexelexhibits.omeka.net/items/show/16.

Item Relations

This Item Creator Item: Letter from Anthony J. Drexel to his son John R. Drexel, June 9, 1890.
This Item Creator Item: Letter from Anthony J. Drexel to his son John R. Drexel, March 15, 1890.
This Item Creator Item: Letter from A.J. Drexel to Walter Burns, June 30, 1893.
This Item Creator Item: Letter from A.J. Drexel to Walter Burns, June 29, 1893.
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