Arms & relics dept
Watson, A.
photographer
Langenheim, William
1807-1874
publisher
McAllister, John A. (John Allister)
1822-1896
collector
still image
Graphic
Stereographs -- 1860-1870
Albumen prints -- 1860-1870
pau
Philadelphia
PA. Philadelphia
American Stereoscopic Company, W. Langenheim, General Agent, 722 Chestnut St
[ca. 1864]
1864
monographic
eng
1 photographic print : albumen ; 7.5 x 13.5 cm. (3 x 5.25 in.)
Unmounted stereograph looking north toward the Art Gallery corridor (includes partial view of entrance and admissions sign) showing items mounted on the walls in the Relics and Curiosities Department. Depicts relics of George Washington, including a framed bust portrait of him; clocks and stuffed birds on the walls; and other unidentified relics associated with historical figures. 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.
Title from manuscript note on paper label below image.
Forms part of Great Central Fair, Philadelphia 1864 Collection.
Washington, George
1732-1799
Associated objects
Great Central Fair for the U.S. Sanitary Commission (1864 : Philadelphia, Pa.)
Exhibitions
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Galleries (Display spaces)
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Clocks & watches
Taxidermy
Logan Square (Philadelphia, Pa.)
United States
History
Civil War, 1861-1865
Economic aspects
5781.F.156c
Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department
stereo - Watson - Fairs [5781.F.156c]
aacr
gihc
ppl
030505
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