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1776, Centennial International Exhibition, 1876. [graphic] : History of the United States.
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https://digital.librarycompany.org/islandora/object/digitool%3A66179
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Creator
Schile, H. (Henry).
Title
1776, Centennial International Exhibition, 1876. [graphic] : History of the United States.
Publisher
New York: Published & printed by H. Schille, 36 Division St
Publisher
N.Y. New York. 1875
Date
[c1875]
Physical Description
1 print: lithograph, tinted with one stone; 62 x 77 cm.(24.25 x 30 in.)
Description
Print containing a central view of the proposed Main Exhibition Building surrounded by titled vignettes showing key events in the history of the United States. View includes trains of people arriving by foot, on horseback, and by omnibus in front of the exhibition hall. The length, width, and square footage of the building are printed below the image. Vignettes, predominately events from the American Revolution, War of 1812, Mexican American and Civil War, include "Drafting the Declaration of Independence - The Committee"; "Reading the Declaration of Independence"; Celebration of the Fourth of July After the [Civil] War"; "Battle at Manmouth"; "Entry into Mexico"; "Battle of Lake Erie"; the raising of the American flag at "Fort Sumter"; "Surrender of Lee"; and Lincoln's celebratory "Entry into Richmond." Many of the images include victorious military leaders in addition to celebratory crowds. Other vignette views show street and pedestrian traffic in front of "Independence Hall or State House, Phila." and "The Memorial Building or "Art Gallery," Phila." Also contains the figure of America; an American eagle; a bee hive icon for "Agriculture" and train icon for "Mechanics"; Native American figures incorporated into the border; and banners reading "Great World Fair" and "Industry of All Nations." The fair celebrated the centennial of the United States through an international exhibition of industry, agriculture, and art in West Farimount Park.
Notes
Not in Wainwright.
Philadelphia on Stone
POS 3
Historical Society of Pennsylvania: Bc 8 S 325
Subject
Independence Hall (Philadelphia, Pa.)
Centennial Exhibition (1876 : Philadelphia, Pa.) -- Buildings.
Mexican War, 1846-1848.
Liberty.
Geographic subject
United States -- Centennial celebrations, etc.
United States -- History -- American Revolution, 1774-1781.
United States -- History -- War of 1812.
United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865.
Genre
Lithographs -- Tinted -- 1870-1880.
Commemorative prints -- 1870-1880.
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia| Print Department| **BW -Centennial [7859.F]
Accession number
7859.F
In Collections
Philadelphia on Stone Digital Catalog
Philadelphia on Stone: Library Company of Philadelphia
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