Contributor |
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. |
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Fitzky, Edward, publisher. |
Title |
[Rose of the Centennial Exhibition] [graphic]. |
Publisher |
Washington, D.C.: Published by Edward Fitzky, 1722 Penna. Ave |
Date |
c1876 |
Physical Description |
1 print: lithograph, tinted with one stone and hand-colored; 29 x 29 cm.(11.5 x 11.5 in.) oval. |
Description |
Souvenir shaped as a rose when opened and containing 30 vignette views of prominent buildings, landmarks, and iconography
associated with the Centennial Exhibition printed on the recto and verso. The Centennial Exhibition celebrated the centennial
of the United States through an international exhibition of industry, agriculture, and art in West Fairmount Park, Philadelphia.
Vignettes captioned in English and German. Includes the "Facsimile" of the seal of the Centennial and the "Centennial Medal"
containing allegorical female figures; Old Time Cabin; United States Government Building; Women's Pavilion; Judge's Hall;
House of Public Comfort; the German, English, and French Commission buildings; Spanish Building; The Old Time Windmill; Independence
Hall; Machinery Hall; Art Gallery; Agricultural Building; Horticultural Building; Japanese Dwelling; Brazilian Commissioners
Building; Centennial Newspaper Building; Main Building; The Corliss Engine; Centennial Waterworks; The Lake Fountaine [sic];
Main Building Western Entrance; Photographic Association; Cook's World's Ticket Office; Swedish School House; Fountain in
the Horticultural Hall; and United States Capitol, Washington, D.C. Several of the views include park visitors. Also contains
rose details. Many of the buildings designed by Herman Schwartzmann, Henry Pettit, and Joseph M. Wilson.
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Notes |
Title supplied by cataloguer. |
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Not in Wainwright. |
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Philadelphia on Stone |
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POS 660 |
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Historical Society of Pennsylvania: Bb 8 C 395 |
Subject |
United States Capitol (Washington, D.C.) |
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Centennial Exhibition (1876 : Philadelphia, Pa.) -- Buildings. |
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Centennial Exhibition (1876 : Philadelphia, Pa.) -- Exhibitions & displays. |
Geographic subject |
Fairmount Park (Philadelphia, Pa.) -- West. |
Genre |
Lithographs -- Color -- 1870-1880. |
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Souvenirs -- Color -- 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. |
Printer |
Fitzky, Edward, publisher. |
Location |
Historical Society of Pennsylvania | HSP Bb 8 C 395 recto |
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Historical Society of Pennsylvania | HSP Bb 8 C 395 verso |