Contributor |
Pettit, Henry, 1842-1921, architect. |
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Phillips, Emily, 1822-1909. collector. |
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Schwarzmann, Hermann Joseph, 1846-1891, architect. |
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Wilson, Joseph M. 1838-1902, architect. |
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Windrim, James H. 1840-1919, architect. |
Title |
[Thos. Carstairs' trade cards] [graphic]. |
Publisher |
[Philadelphia] |
Publisher |
PA. Philadelphia. 1876 |
Date |
[ca. 1876] |
Physical Description |
5 prints : chromolithographs ; 7.5 x 12 cm. (3 x 4.75 in.) |
Description |
Series of illustrated trade cards depicting exterior views of exhibition buildings and grounds constructed for the Centennial
Fair in West Fairmount Park in Philadelphia, including Machinery Hall, Main Exhibition Building, Horticultural Hall, Agricultural
Hall, and Memorial Hall. Buildings designed by Henry Pettit, Joseph M. Wilson, Henry J. Schwarzmann and James H. Windrim.
The Cenntenial, held in 1876, celebrated America’s one-hundredth anniversary of independence and showcased the strengths of
the country’s industry, manufactures, agriculture, and art.
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Notes |
Title supplied by cataloger. |
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Advertising text printed on versos: Thos. Carstairs, fire and marine insurance broker, Harper's Agency, No. 329 Walnut Street. |
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Cataloging funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012. |
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Digitized. |
Subject |
Carstairs, Thomas. |
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Centennial Exhibition (1876 : Philadelphia, Pa.) -- Buildings. |
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Insurance companies -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia. |
Geographic subject |
United States -- Centennial celebrations, etc. |
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Fairmount Park (Philadelphia, Pa.) -- West. |
Genre |
Trade cards -- 1870-1880. |
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Chromolithographs -- 1870-1880. |
Associated name |
Pettit, Henry, 1842-1921, architect. |
Associated name |
Schwarzmann, Hermann Joseph, 1846-1891, architect. |
Associated name |
Wilson, Joseph M. (Joseph Miller), 1838-1902, architect. |
Associated name |
Windrim, James H. (James Hamilton), 1840-1919, architect. |
Provenance |
Phillips, Emily, 1822-1909. collector. |
Location |
Library Company of Philadelphia| Print Department| trade card - Carstairs [1975.F.121; 1975.F.138; 1975.F.142; 1975.F.148; 1975.F.184] |
Accession number |
1975.F.121 |
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1975.F.138 |
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1975.F.142 |
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1975.F.148 |
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1975.F.184 |