| Creator |
Watson, A., photographer. |
| Contributor |
Langenheim, William, 1807-1874, publisher. |
|
McAllister, John A. 1822-1896, collector. |
| Title |
[Relics and curiosities] dept. Dr. Kane's boat. [graphic]. |
| Publisher |
[Philadelphia : American Stereoscopic Company, W. Langenheim, General Agent, 722 Chestnut St] |
| Publisher |
PA. Philadelphia. 1864 |
| Date |
[ca. 1864] |
| Physical Description |
1 photographic print : albumen ; 7.5 x 14 cm. (3 x 5.5 in.) |
| Description |
Unmounted stereograph showing arctic explorer Dr. Elisha Kent Kane's rescue boat "The Faith" on display in the foreground.
Also shows two boats in the background, portrait paintings hanging high on the walls, and patriotic bunting interspersed with
relics. The Great Central or Sanitary Fair held June 7-28, 1864 on Logan Circle was one of several national fairs that displayed
art, craft, and historical exhibits to benefit the U.S. Sanitary Commission, a soldier relief organization.
|
| Notes |
Title from manuscript note on paper label below image. Incorrectly identified as "Arms and Relics dept". |
|
Cataloging funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012. |
| Subject |
Kane, Elisha Kent, 1820-1857 -- Associated objects. |
|
Great Central Fair for the U.S. Sanitary Commission (1864 : Philadelphia, Pa.) |
|
Exhibitions -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia. |
|
Galleries (Display spaces) -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia. |
|
Boats -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia. |
|
Decorations -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia. |
| Geographic subject |
Logan Square (Philadelphia, Pa.) |
|
United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Economic aspects. |
| Genre |
Stereographs -- 1860-1870. |
|
Albumen prints -- 1860-1870. |
| Printer |
Langenheim, William, 1807-1874, publisher. |
| Provenance |
McAllister, John A. (John Allister), 1822-1896, collector. |
| Location |
Library Company of Philadelphia| Print Department| stereo - Watson - Fairs [5781.F.156d] |
| Accession number |
5781.F.156d |
