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Centennial Exposition. Machinery Hall. [graphic].
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Title
Centennial Exposition. Machinery Hall. [graphic].
Publisher
[United States]
Date
[ca. 1876]
Physical Description
1 item : wood ; 7 x 10 cm. (2.75 x 4 in.)
Description
Carved wood block showing, in relief, an exterior view of Machinery Hall, designed by Henry Pettit and Joseph M. Wilson for the Centennial Exhibition of 1876, which celebrated the centennial of the United States through an international exhibition of industry, agriculture, and art.
Notes
Cataloging funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012.
Gift of E. Perot Walker.
Subject
Centennial Exhibition (1876 : Philadelphia, Pa.) -- Buildings.
Miniature wood carvings.
Geographic subject
United States -- Centennial celebrations, etc.
Genre
Souvenirs -- 1870-1880.
Associated name
Pettit, Henry, 1842-1921, architect.
Associated name
Wilson, Joseph M. (Joseph Miller), 1838-1902, architect.
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia| Print Department| albums - Centennial Wooden Views [P.8684.49]
Accession number
P.8684.49
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