| Contributor |
Heppenheimer & Maurer, printer. |
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Pettit, Henry, 1842-1921, architect. |
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Schwarzmann, Hermann J., 1846-1891, architect. |
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Wilson, Joseph M. 1838-1902, architect. |
| Title |
Centennial pocket album. [graphic] / Lith. of Heppenheimer & Maurer. |
| Publisher |
New York: Centennial Album Co., 22 & 24 North William St |
| Publisher |
PA. Philadelphia. 1876 |
| Date |
[1876] |
| Physical Description |
2 volumes (14 prints on one sheet): tinted photolithographs; volume 9 x 13 cm. (3.25 x 4.75 in.) |
| Description |
Souvenir viewbook containing 14 prints connected by accordion folds and depicting Centennial Exhibition buildings and national
historic landmarks and scenes. Includes title page "Centennial Album" illustrated with an allegorical, patriotic scene; Declaration
of Independence, July 4th 1776; Carpenter's Hall/Old Liberty 1776 (i.e., Liberty Bell)/Washington's Retreat near Philadelphia;
Independence Hall, Philadelphia 1776; Independence Hall, Philadelphia 1876; Faneuil Hall, Boston; Old State House, Boston;
Washington's Headquarter, Newburgh, N.Y.; Old City Hall, Wall St. N.Y.; The U.S. Capitol at Washington; Main Building; Agricultural
Hall; Machinery Hall; Horticultural Hall; and Art Gallery. Views also show street and pedestrian traffic. Majority of the
Centennial buildings were built after the designs of Herman Schwartzmann, Henry Pettit and Joseph M. Wilson. The Centennial
Exhibition celebrated the centennial of the United States through an international exhibition of industry, agriculture, and
art.
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| Notes |
P.2010.21.13 contains white paper binding, printed in color with ornate border design. |
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P.2010.21.13 inscribed on verso of last fold: Rowland C. Trask, Otego, Ostego Co. N.Y. |
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P.2010.21.14 contains red cloth binding stamped with ornate border design. |
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Includes "The Hymn Sung at the Opening of Our Centennial" pasted on the inside covers. |
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Centennial album registered at the patent office July 20th 1875. |
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Gift of David Doret. |
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Cataloging funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012. |
| Subject |
Washington, George, 1732-1799 -- Homes and haunts. |
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Carpenters' Hall (Philadelphia, Pa.) |
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Faneuil Hall (Boston, Mass.) |
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Independence Hall (Philadelphia, Pa.) |
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Massachusetts State House (Boston, Mass.) |
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United States. Declaration of Independence. |
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United States Capitol (Washington, D.C.) |
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Centennial Exhibition (1876 : Philadelphia, Pa.) -- Pictorial works. |
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Centennial Exhibition (1876 : Philadelphia, Pa.) -- Buildings. |
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City & town halls -- New York (State) -- New York. |
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Exhibitions -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia. |
| Geographic subject |
United States -- Centennial celebrations, etc. |
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Fairmount Park (Philadelphia, Pa.) |
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Philadelphia (Pa.) -- Pictorial works. |
| Genre |
Accordion fold format (Binding) |
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Ephemera -- 1870-1880. |
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Photolithographs -- Tinted -- 1870-1880. |
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Souvenirs -- 1870-1880. |
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Viewbooks -- 1870-1880. |
| Associated name |
Pettit, Henry, 1842-1921, architect. |
| Associated name |
Schwarzmann, Hermann J., 1846-1891, architect. |
| Associated name |
Wilson, Joseph M. (Joseph Miller), 1838-1902, architect. |
| Location |
Library Company of Philadelphia| Print Department| Doret Collection Centennial Ephemera [P.2010.21.13 & 14] |
| Accession number |
P.2012.21.13 & 14 |
