Details
Creator Brightbill, George M., collector.
Title Sesquicentennial Exhibition postcards. [graphic].
Date 1926
Physical Description 131 photomechanical prints (postcards): photolithograph; 9 x 15 cm.(3.5 x 5.5 in.)
Description Contains souvenir and memento postcards of the Sesquicentennial Exhibition, celebrating the 150th anniversary of independence in Philadelphia. Features general views of the fair grounds, including High Street, constructed to portray a Philadelphia street as it looked in 1776. Depicts exterior views of exhibition buildings erected for the fair, including several State buildings, buildings constructed on League Island, the large Liberty Bell replica marking the entrance of the fair, the Administration building, Palace of the Liberal Arts, Palace of Agriculture, Palace of Education, Palace of Fine Arts and Auditorium Convention Hall. Also includes images of popular icons associated with Philadelphia's history including the liberty bell, Independence Hall, City Hall, Carpenter's Hall and William Penn.
Notes Contains 112 postcards printed in color and 19 printed in black and white.
The fair grounds were located in South Philadelphia, adjacent to the Navy Yard. The exhibition opened on May 31, 1926 and for six months provided attractions and entertainment in the form of pageants, exhibitions and sporting events. New technology, especially electrical appliances, were displayed, marking the progress of science and industry since the Centennial Exhibition 1876.
Most postcards issued by John D. Cardinell, Philadelphia.
Digitized with funding from a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012.
Genre Photomechanical prints -- Color -- 1920-1930.
Photomechanical prints -- 1920-1930.
Postcards -- 1920-1930.
Printer Cardinell, John D., publisher.
Location Library Company of Philadelphia| Print Department| Brightbill postcards [Sesquicentennial Exposition - 155]
Accession number 155-a05-a