| Contributor |
Schwarzmann, Hermann J., 1846-1891, architect. |
| Title |
Memorial Hall. International Exhibition. Length 365 ft. Width 210 ft. [graphic]. |
| Publisher |
[Philadelphia?] |
| Publisher |
PA. Philadelphia. 1876 |
| Date |
[1876] |
| Physical Description |
1 print: lithograph tinted with two stones; 8 x 12 cm. (3.25 x 4.5 in.) |
| Description |
Trade card issued during the Centennial Exhibition advertising Philadelphia glass manufacturer and dealer Benjamin H. Shoemaker.
Depicts the Art Gallery or Memorial Hall designed by Herman Schwartzmann. Pedestrians and a couple on horseback travel the
grounds. The centennial of the United States was celebrated through an international exhibition of industry, agriculture,
and art in West Fairmount Park, Philadelphia. Shoemaker established his glass manufactory in 1855 following his partnering
with his brother Robert in a drug concern.
|
| Notes |
Advertising text printed on verso: Compagnies Des Manufactures des Glaces. De St. Gobain, Chauny & Cirey. France. Manufacturers
of plate glass and looking glass plates. General Depot of French & Belgian Plate Glass, Nos. 22, 24, & 26 Howard St., New
York. Benjamin H. Shoemaker, Nos. 205 & 207 North Fourth St., Philadelphia.
|
|
Cataloging funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012. |
|
Gift of Michael Zinman. |
| Subject |
Shoemaker, Benjamin H. |
|
Centennial Exhibition (1876 : Philadelphia, Pa.) -- Buildings. |
|
Glass industry -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia. |
| Geographic subject |
Fairmount Park (Philadelphia, Pa.) -- West. |
| Genre |
Trade cards -- 1870-1880. |
|
Lithographs -- 1870-1880. |
| Associated name |
Schwarzmann, Hermann J., 1846-1891, architect. |
| Location |
Library Company of Philadelphia| Print Department| Michael Zinman World's Fairs Collection - Trade cards [P.2008.36.99] |
| Accession number |
P.2008.36.99 |
