Details
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