| Creator |
Watson, A., photographer. |
| Contributor |
Langenheim, William, 1807-1874, publisher. |
|
McAllister, John A. 1822-1896, collector. |
| Title |
Metropolitan Fair, New York 1864. [graphic]. |
| Publisher |
[Philadelphia: American Stereoscopic Company, W. Langenheim, General Agent, 722 Chestnut St., 1864] |
| Publisher |
PA. Philadelphia. 1864 |
| Physical Description |
14 photographic prints: 2 albumen; 12 albumen on stereograph mounts; 9 x 18 cm.(3.25 x 6.75 in.) or smaller. |
| Description |
Series of views of the New York fair published by William Langenheim to aid the Sanitary Commission. Views predominately show
the Arms and Trophies Department, including the model of Washington's Headquarters at Newburgh, N.Y., the uniform of Col.
Ellsworth, the first Union fatality, and a suit of armor. Also includes views of the Firemens' Department, the "Two Swords"
donated by Tiffany & Co. to be presented to the military and naval officer who received the greatest number of votes by fair
visitors; the Welsh Stand; a coconut tree in the middle of several exhibits; and an unidentified exhibit displaying pottery,
glassware, and boots. Also shows patriotic bunting, garlands, and flags; framed painting, prints, and photographs; weaponry;
and signage. Signs include printed inspirational quotations; department banners; and business advertisements for exhibit sponsors.
|
| Notes |
Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook on the Sanitary Commission. |
|
Contains twelve stereographic prints mounted on yellow or white paper mounts with square corners, including six accompanied
by labels and six with manuscript titles and two carte-de- visites.
|
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Digitization funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012. |
| Biographical / historical note |
The Metropolitan Fair held April 4-23, 1864 on Fourteenth Street and Union Square in New York was one of several national
fairs that displayed art, craft, and historical exhibits to benefit, the U.S. Sanitary Commission, a soldier relief organization.
The exhibition, the largest of the fairs, raised over $1,000,000 to benefit the commission. Exhibits included an Arms and
Trophies Department, Art Gallery, Book Department, Firemens' Department, and Children's Department.
|
| Subject |
Metropolitan Fair (1864 : New York, N.Y.) |
|
Exhibitions -- New York (State) -- New York. |
|
Architectural models. |
|
Armor. |
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Arms & armament -- New York (State) -- New York. |
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Decorations -- New York (State) -- New York. |
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Glassware. |
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Graphic arts. |
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Signs & signboards -- New York (State) -- New York. |
|
Trees -- New York (State) -- New York. |
| Geographic subject |
United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Economic aspects. |
| Genre |
Albumen prints -- 1860-1870. |
|
Stereographs -- 1860-1870. |
|
Cartes de visite -- 1860-1870. |
| Printer |
Langenheim, William, 1807-1874, publisher. |
| Provenance |
McAllister, John A. (John Allister), 1822-1896, collector. |
| Location |
Library Company of Philadelphia| Print Department| cdvs - Watson - Great Central Fair [5781.F.161g & j] |
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Library Company of Philadelphia| Print Department| stereo - Watson - Great Central Fair [5781.F.167a-c & e-h; 169c-e; 171e; 173g] |
| Accession number |
5781.F.161g |
|
5781.F.161j |
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5781.F.167a |
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5781.F.167b |
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5781.F.167c |
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5781.F.167e |
|
5781.F.167f |
|
5781.F.167g |
|
5781.F.167h |
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5781.F.169c |
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5781.F.169d |
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5781.F.169e |
|
5781.F.171e |
|
5781.F.173g |
