Photograph 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 ; 8 x 13.5 cm. (3 x 5.25 in.)
Unmounted stereograph shows a woman sitting behind a desk in the Photograph Department. Framed photographs cover the walls, patriotic bunting hangs from the ceiling, and a banner for "F. Gutekunst" hangs high on the wall behind the woman. 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.
Forms part of Great Central Fair, Philadelphia 1864 Collection.
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
Photographs
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Decorations
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Signs (Notices)
Logan Square (Philadelphia, Pa.)
United States
History
Civil War, 1861-1865
Economic aspects
5781.F.160b
Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department
stereo - Watson - Fairs [5781.F.160b]
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