Details
Creator Watson, A., photographer.
Contributor Langenheim, William, 1807-1874, publisher.
McAllister, John A. 1822-1896, collector.
Title New Jersey Dept. [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 ; 8 x 14 cm. (3 x 5.5 in.)
Description Unmounted stereograph shows a long aisle in the New Jersey Department flanked by displays and patriotic bunting. A "New Jersey" banner hangs over the hall entrance. 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 printed paper label below image.
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 -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia.
Galleries (Display spaces) -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia.
Thoroughfares -- 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.160e]
Accession number 5781.F.160e