The Great Sanitary Fair, Philadelphia, 1864. [graphic]. Watson, A., photographer. Great Central Fair for the U.S. Sanitary Commission (1864 : Philadelphia, Pa.) Exhibitions -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia. Volunteer workers in social service -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia. Exhibit booths -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia. Decorations -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia. Unmounted stereograph shows women and men (exhibit volunteers) posed in front of booths for the Department of Labor, Income, and Revenue on the main thoroughfare, Union Avenue. Patriotic bunting, garlands, and flags cover the wall behind the booths. 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 printed paper label below image. Cataloging funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012. [Philadelphia : American Stereoscopic Company, W. Langenheim, General Agent, 722 Chestnut St] PA. Philadelphia. 1864 Langenheim, William, 1807-1874, publisher. McAllister, John A. 1822-1896, collector. Printer: Langenheim, William, 1807-1874, publisher. Provenance: McAllister, John A. (John Allister), 1822-1896, collector. [ca. 1864] Stereographs -- 1860-1870. Albumen prints -- 1860-1870. 1 photographic print : albumen ; 8 x 14 cm. (3 x 5.5 in.) digitool:98701 Library Company of Philadelphia PRINT PRINT stereo - Watson - Fairs [5781.F.160a] 5781.F.160a Logan Square (Philadelphia, Pa.) United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Economic aspects.