Details
Contributor The Presbyterian, publisher.
Wittemann Brothers, publisher.
Title In commemoration of the hundredth anniversary of American independence [graphic].
Publisher New York : Philadelphia : Wittemann Brothers 184 William Street, The Presbyterian
Publisher N.Y. New York. 1876
Publisher PA. Philadelphia. 1877
Date 1876, 1877
Physical Description 1 print : lithograph, tinted with one stone ; mount 79 x 55 cm (31.25 x 21.75 in.)
Description Elaborate Centennial Exhibition commemorative print depicting an arched monument containing a central full-length portrait of George Washington surrounded by vignettes; allegorical figures; and religious quotes by the first president. Washington is depicted mounted on his horse. Arch is adorned with the names of the 38 states and is flanked by columns containing views representing the industries of the North, East, South, and West. Views show a white man laborer of the North chopping a tree at a waterfront, white women loom workers of the East, an overseer on horseback watching an enslaved African American man picking cotton in the South, and a white man farmer reaping his harvest with a horse-drawn plow in the West. Columns also contain allegorical figures to represent the years 1776 and 1876. Justice and Independence (depicted as white women and holding the Declaration), and a prostrate British soldier represent the year 1776 and Peace and Liberty (depicted as white woman and holding a "Ballot"), and a seated enslaved African American man free from his shackles represent the year 1876. Monument also contains views of Independence Hall and Memorial Hall (Centennial Exhibition), the scene showing the signing of the Declaration of Independence, and allegorical figures and emblems symbolizing the classical and industrial arts. Other pictorial elements depict the all-seeing eye; American eagle, shield, and flag; vignettes showing Washington praying, and accepting the sword of surrender from Lord Cornwallis during the American Revolution; and vignette views with dimensions of Centennial Exhibition buildings. Buildings include the Art Gallery, Main Building, Agricultural Hall, Machinery Hall, and Horticultural Hall. The centennial of the United States was celebrated through an international exhibition of industry, agriculture, and art in West Fairmount Park, Philadelphia.
Notes Not in Wainwright.
Improvement copyrighted 1877 The Presbyterian Philadelphia, Pa.
Philadelphia on Stone
POS 370
Gift of David Doret, 2007.
RVCDC
Description revised 2021.
Access points revised 2021.
Subject Washington, George, 1732-1799 -- Portraits.
Washington, George, 1732-1799 -- Quotations.
Centennial Exhibition (1876 : Philadelphia, Pa.)
Centennial Exhibition (1876 : Philadelphia, Pa.) -- Buildings.
Independence Hall (Philadelphia, Pa.)
African American men.
Allegories.
Art.
Autonomy.
Freedmen.
Industry -- United States.
Justice.
Liberty.
Peace.
Enslaved persons -- United States.
Enslaved labor -- United States.
Enslaved men -- United States.
Enslavement -- United States.
Free men -- United States.
Geographic subject United States -- Centennial celebrations, etc.
Genre Commemorative prints -- 1870-1880.
Lithographs -- Tinted -- 1870-1880.
Printer The Presbyterian, publisher.
Wittemann Brothers, publisher.
Location Library Company of Philadelphia| Print Department| **BW - Centennial [P.2007.28.7]
Accession number P.2007.28.7