[Dr. Barnum's Self Sewer display, Great Central Fair, Philadelphia, 1864]
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 ; 8.5 x 14 cm. (3.25 x 5.5 in.)
Unmounted stereograph shows two men and a woman sitting behind sewing machines below several framed advertisements for "Dr. Barnum's Self Sewer". American flags and an American eagle form the backdrop behind the display. 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 supplied by cataloger.
Forms part of Great Central Fair, Philadelphia 1864 Collection.
Great Central Fair for the U.S. Sanitary Commission (1864 : Philadelphia, Pa.)
Exhibitions
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Galleries (Display spaces)
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Women
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Sewing machines
Advertisements
Decorations
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Logan Square (Philadelphia, Pa.)
United States
History
Civil War, 1861-1865
Economic aspects
5781.F.168f
Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department
stereo - Watson - Fairs [5781.F.168f]
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ppl
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