| Creator |
James Cremer & Co. |
| Title |
Union Avenue. [graphic]. |
| Publisher |
Philadelphia : Published by Cremer & Co., 18 South Eighth St |
| Publisher |
PA. Philadelphia. 1864 |
| Date |
1864 |
| Physical Description |
1 photographic print : albumen on stereograph mount ; 8 x 17 cm. (3 x 6.75 in.) |
| Description |
Interior view of the fair's main thoroughfare showing a line of displays dividing Union Avenue in two and exhibition booths
flanking the aisles. Flags and patriotic bunting cover the walls and hang from the ceiling. Also shows spectators standing
on Union Avenue near the "lingerie and trimmings" display. The U.S. Sanitary Commission organized the Great Central Fair in
Logan Square from June 7-28, 1864. The fair was one of several national fairs that displayed art, craft, and historical exhibits
to benefit the U.S. Sanitary Commission, a soldier relief organization.
|
| Is part of |
The Great Sanitary fair, Philadelphia, 1864. |
| Notes |
Title from publisher's label pasted on verso. |
|
Photographer's imprint on label pasted on verso. |
|
Yellow mounts with square corners. |
|
Cataloging funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012. |
| Subject |
Great Central Fair for the U.S. Sanitary Commission (1864 : Philadelphia, Pa.) |
|
Exhibitions & displays -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia. |
|
Exhibit booths -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia. |
| Geographic subject |
Logan Square (Philadelphia, Pa.) |
| Genre |
Albumen prints -- 1860-1870. |
|
Stereographs -- 1860-1870. |
| Location |
Library Company of Philadelphia| Print Department| stereo - Cremer - Exhibitions [P.9189.4] |
| Accession number |
P.9189.4 |
