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Title: Philadelphia lawn mowers at Horticultural Hall, Fairmount Park
Description: Illustrated trade card depicting a boy pushing a lawn mower in the grass of the Sunken Gardens in the foreground and the southwest elevation of Horticultural Hall in the background. Also shows a fountain and a man guiding a horse-drawn mower. The exhibition hall was built in 1875 after designs by Hermann J. Schwarzmann in West Fairmount Park for the Centennial Exhibition, held in Philadelphia’s Fairmount Park in 1876 to celebrate America’s one-hundredth anniversary of independence and to showcase the strengths of the country’s industry, manufactures, agriculture, and art. Building demolished in 1955 even though the 383' long, 193' wide building was supposed to remain a permanent botanical conservatory, showcasing exotic plant species and Victorian gardens., Price list organized by lawn mower style printed on verso., Distributor's imprint printed on verso: Engle, Buchner & Kramer, hardware, 22 Main Street, Dayton, Ohio., Cataloging funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012., Digitized.
Date: [ca. 1888]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department trade card - Philadelphia [P.9748]

Title: Conn. troops marching down Broad St. before military parade, Consitutional Centennial Celebration, [Philadelphia]
Description: Glass negative showing a view troops marching down Broad Street seen from above during the Centennial celebrations. The parade travels down the street which is lined with crowds of people. A building with two round cupolas stands on the right. The grandstands and buildings on the right hold signs advretising Throns Broadway Beer Garden, Solar Tip Shoes, and the Opera House. The Centennial Anniversary of the framing and creation of the Constitution was held on September 16-18, 1887 in Philadelphia. Organized by representatives from the various states and territories, the festivities included a military display, orations and concerts, and an industrial parade., Photographer remarks: From Shinn's 3 story window., Time: 10, Light: Good sun., Digitization and cataloging has been made possible through the generosity of David Marriott Morris, Eleanor Rhoads Morris Cox, and William Perot Morris in memory of Marriott Canby Morris and his children: Elliston Perot Morris, Marriott Canby Morris Jr., and Janet Morris and in acknowledgment of his grandchildren: William Perot Morris, Eleanor Rhoads Morris Cox, Jonathan White Morris, and David Marriott Morris., Edited.
Creator: Morris, Marriott Canby, 1863-1948, photographer
Date: September 16, 1887
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Marriott C. Morris Collection [P.9895.1214]

Title: Marine Band of Washington, marching up Broad St. in parade, [Constitutional Centennial Celebration, Philadelphia]
Description: Glass negative showing the Marine Band of Washington marching up Broad Street seen from above during the Centennial celebrations. The parade travels down the street which is lined with crowds of people. A building with two round cupolas stands on the right. The grandstands and buildings on the right hold signs advretising Throns Broadway Beer Garden, Solar Tip Shoes, and the Opera House. The Centennial Anniversary of the framing and creation of the Constitution was held on September 16-18, 1887 in Philadelphia. Organized by representatives from the various states and territories, the festivities included a military display, orations and concerts, and an industrial parade., Time: 10:30, There is an area of discoloration on the right side of the plate., Digitization and cataloging has been made possible through the generosity of David Marriott Morris, Eleanor Rhoads Morris Cox, and William Perot Morris in memory of Marriott Canby Morris and his children: Elliston Perot Morris, Marriott Canby Morris Jr., and Janet Morris and in acknowledgment of his grandchildren: William Perot Morris, Eleanor Rhoads Morris Cox, Jonathan White Morris, and David Marriott Morris., Edited.
Creator: Morris, Marriott Canby, 1863-1948, photographer
Date: Septmeber 16, 1887
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Marriott C. Morris Collection [P.9895.1215]

Title: Troops, don't know what they were, [Constitutional Centennial Celebration, Philadelphia]
Description: Glass negative showing troops marching down Broad Street seen from above during the Centennial celebrations. The parade travels down the street which is lined with crowds of people. A building with two round cupolas stands on the right. The grandstands and buildings on the right hold signs advretising Throns Broadway Beer Garden and Solar Tip Shoes. The Centennial Anniversary of the framing and creation of the Constitution was held on September 16-18, 1887 in Philadelphia. Organized by representatives from the various states and territories, the festivities included a military display, orations and concerts, and an industrial parade., Digitization and cataloging has been made possible through the generosity of David Marriott Morris, Eleanor Rhoads Morris Cox, and William Perot Morris in memory of Marriott Canby Morris and his children: Elliston Perot Morris, Marriott Canby Morris Jr., and Janet Morris and in acknowledgment of his grandchildren: William Perot Morris, Eleanor Rhoads Morris Cox, Jonathan White Morris, and David Marriott Morris., Edited.
Creator: Morris, Marriott Canby, 1863-1948, photographer
Date: September 16, 1887
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Marriott C. Morris Collection [P.9895.1216]

Title: 2nd. Regt. Penna. National guard, [Constitutional Centennial Celebration, Philadelphia]
Description: Glass negative showing the Second Regiment of the Pennsylvania National Guard marching down Broad Street seen from above during the Centennial celebrations. The parade travels down the street which is lined with crowds of people. A building with two round cupolas stands on the right. The grandstands and buildings on the right hold signs advretising Throns Broadway Beer Garden, Solar Tip Shoes, and the Opera House. The Centennial Anniversary of the framing and creation of the Constitution was held on September 16-18, 1887 in Philadelphia. Organized by representatives from the various states and territories, the festivities included a military display, orations and concerts, and an industrial parade., Digitization and cataloging has been made possible through the generosity of David Marriott Morris, Eleanor Rhoads Morris Cox, and William Perot Morris in memory of Marriott Canby Morris and his children: Elliston Perot Morris, Marriott Canby Morris Jr., and Janet Morris and in acknowledgment of his grandchildren: William Perot Morris, Eleanor Rhoads Morris Cox, Jonathan White Morris, and David Marriott Morris., Edited.
Creator: Morris, Marriott Canby, 1863-1948, photographer
Date: September 16, 1887
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Marriott C. Morris Collection [P.9895.1217]

Title: Conn[ecticut] Troops [marching up Broad Street during U.S. Constitutional Centennial Celebration, Philadelphia]
Description: Glass negative showing Connecticut Troops marching on Broad Street seen from above during the Centennial celebrations. The parade travels down the street which is lined with crowds of people. A building with two round cupolas stands on the right. The grandstands and buildings on the right hold signs advretising Throns Broadway Beer Garden, Solar Tip Shoes, and the Opera House. The Centennial Anniversary of the framing and creation of the Constitution was held on September 16-18, 1887 in Philadelphia. Organized by representatives from the various states and territories, the festivities included a military display, orations and concerts, and an industrial parade., Digitization and cataloging has been made possible through the generosity of David Marriott Morris, Eleanor Rhoads Morris Cox, and William Perot Morris in memory of Marriott Canby Morris and his children: Elliston Perot Morris, Marriott Canby Morris Jr., and Janet Morris and in acknowledgment of his grandchildren: William Perot Morris, Eleanor Rhoads Morris Cox, Jonathan White Morris, and David Marriott Morris., Edited.
Creator: Morris, Marriott Canby, 1863-1948, photographer
Date: September 16, 1887
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Marriott C. Morris Collection [P.9895.1218]

Title: Maryland militia in military parade. Constitutional Centennial Celebration. [Philadelphia]
Description: Glass negative showing the Maryland militia marching on Broad Street seen from above during the Centennial celebrations. The parade travels down the street which is lined with crowds of people. A building with two round cupolas stands on the right. The grandstands and buildings on the right hold signs advretising Throns Broadway Beer Garden, Solar Tip Shoes, and the Opera House. The Centennial Anniversary of the framing and creation of the Constitution was held on September 16-18, 1887 in Philadelphia. Organized by representatives from the various states and territories, the festivities included a military display, orations and concerts, and an industrial parade., Time: 12, Digitization and cataloging has been made possible through the generosity of David Marriott Morris, Eleanor Rhoads Morris Cox, and William Perot Morris in memory of Marriott Canby Morris and his children: Elliston Perot Morris, Marriott Canby Morris Jr., and Janet Morris and in acknowledgment of his grandchildren: William Perot Morris, Eleanor Rhoads Morris Cox, Jonathan White Morris, and David Marriott Morris., Edited.
Creator: Morris, Marriott Canby, 1863-1948, photographer
Date: September 16, 1887
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Marriott C. Morris Collection [P.9895.1219]

Title: Maryland militia [marching down Broad Street, Constitutional Centennial Celebration, Philadelphia]
Description: Glass negative showing the Maryland militia marching on Broad Street seen from above during the Centennial celebrations. The parade travels down the street which is lined with crowds of people. A building with two round cupolas stands on the right. The grandstands and buildings on the right hold signs advretising Throns Broadway Beer Garden, Solar Tip Shoes, and the Opera House. The Centennial Anniversary of the framing and creation of the Constitution was held on September 16-18, 1887 in Philadelphia. Organized by representatives from the various states and territories, the festivities included a military display, orations and concerts, and an industrial parade., Photographer remarks: Too large a stop used in these., Time: 12:10, Digitization and cataloging has been made possible through the generosity of David Marriott Morris, Eleanor Rhoads Morris Cox, and William Perot Morris in memory of Marriott Canby Morris and his children: Elliston Perot Morris, Marriott Canby Morris Jr., and Janet Morris and in acknowledgment of his grandchildren: William Perot Morris, Eleanor Rhoads Morris Cox, Jonathan White Morris, and David Marriott Morris., Edited.
Creator: Morris, Marriott Canby, 1863-1948, photographer
Date: September 16, 1887
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Marriott C. Morris Collection [P.9895.1220]

Title: New York troops [marching down Broad Street, Constitutional Centennial Celebration, Philadelphia]
Description: Glass negative showing New York troops marching on Broad Street seen from above during the Centennial celebrations. The parade travels down the street which is lined with crowds of people. A building with two round cupolas stands on the right. The grandstands and buildings on the right hold signs advretising Throns Broadway Beer Garden, Solar Tip Shoes, and the Opera House. The Centennial Anniversary of the framing and creation of the Constitution was held on September 16-18, 1887 in Philadelphia. Organized by representatives from the various states and territories, the festivities included a military display, orations and concerts, and an industrial parade., Time: 12:15, Light: Fair sun., The emulsion is splitting in the lower right corner and a piece is missing from the upper right corner., Digitization and cataloging has been made possible through the generosity of David Marriott Morris, Eleanor Rhoads Morris Cox, and William Perot Morris in memory of Marriott Canby Morris and his children: Elliston Perot Morris, Marriott Canby Morris Jr., and Janet Morris and in acknowledgment of his grandchildren: William Perot Morris, Eleanor Rhoads Morris Cox, Jonathan White Morris, and David Marriott Morris., Edited.
Creator: Morris, Marriott Canby, 1863-1948, photographer
Date: September 16, 1887
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Marriott C. Morris Collection [P.9895.1221]

Title: G[rand] A[rmy of the] R[epublic] in the parade [marching down Broad Street, Constitutional Centennial Celebration, Philadelphia]
Description: Glass negative showing the Grand Army of the Republic marching on Broad Street seen from above during the Centennial celebrations. The parade travels down the street which is lined with crowds of people. A building with two round cupolas stands on the right. The grandstands and buildings on the right hold signs advretising Throns Broadway Beer Garden, Solar Tip Shoes, and the Opera House. The Centennial Anniversary of the framing and creation of the Constitution was held on September 16-18, 1887 in Philadelphia. Organized by representatives from the various states and territories, the festivities included a military display, orations and concerts, and an industrial parade. The Grand Army of the Republic was a fraternal organization founded in 1866 for veterans of the Union forces in the Civil War. The politically influential group contributed to the elections of five presidents and began the tradition of Memorial Day in 1868. The group dissolved in 1956 after the death of its last member Albert Woolson. It was succeeded by the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War in 1881., Digitization and cataloging has been made possible through the generosity of David Marriott Morris, Eleanor Rhoads Morris Cox, and William Perot Morris in memory of Marriott Canby Morris and his children: Elliston Perot Morris, Marriott Canby Morris Jr., and Janet Morris and in acknowledgment of his grandchildren: William Perot Morris, Eleanor Rhoads Morris Cox, Jonathan White Morris, and David Marriott Morris., Edited.
Creator: Morris, Marriott Canby, 1863-1948, photographer
Date: September 16, 1887
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Marriott C. Morris Collection [P.9895.1222]

Title: Broad St. looking N. from Sansom St. on 3rd day of Centennial of our Constitution, showing Arch with coats of arms of states. [Constitutional Centennial Celebration, Philadelphia]
Description: Glass negative showing Broad Street filled with people and carriages during the Centennial celebrations. Spanning the street is a large archway decorated with coats of arms and surmounted by an eagle. Flags fly from the surrounding buildings and people lean out windows to look down on the street. The Centennial Anniversary of the framing and creation of the Constitution was held on September 16-18, 1887 in Philadelphia. Organized by representatives from the various states and territories, the festivities included a military display, orations and concerts, and an industrial parade., Time: 10, Light: Good sun., Digitization and cataloging has been made possible through the generosity of David Marriott Morris, Eleanor Rhoads Morris Cox, and William Perot Morris in memory of Marriott Canby Morris and his children: Elliston Perot Morris, Marriott Canby Morris Jr., and Janet Morris and in acknowledgment of his grandchildren: William Perot Morris, Eleanor Rhoads Morris Cox, Jonathan White Morris, and David Marriott Morris., Edited.
Creator: Morris, Marriott Canby, 1863-1948, photographer
Date: Septmeber 17, 1887
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Marriott C. Morris Collection [P.9895.1223]

Title: Broad St. looking South from Sansom St. [Constitutional Centennial Celebration, Philadelphia]
Description: Glass negative showing a view of Broad Street dotted with horse-drawn carriages and pedestrians during the Centennial celebrations. A grandstand and stalls have been constructed on the right side of the street in front of a large building flying an American flag from the roof. The Centennial Anniversary of the framing and creation of the Constitution was held on September 16-18, 1887 in Philadelphia. Organized by representatives from the various states and territories, the festivities included a military display, orations and concerts, and an industrial parade., Time: 10:05, Light: Good sun., Digitization and cataloging has been made possible through the generosity of David Marriott Morris, Eleanor Rhoads Morris Cox, and William Perot Morris in memory of Marriott Canby Morris and his children: Elliston Perot Morris, Marriott Canby Morris Jr., and Janet Morris and in acknowledgment of his grandchildren: William Perot Morris, Eleanor Rhoads Morris Cox, Jonathan White Morris, and David Marriott Morris., Edited.
Creator: Morris, Marriott Canby, 1863-1948, photographer
Date: September 17, 1887
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Marriott C. Morris Collection [P.9895.1224]

Title: [Broad St. looking N. from Sansom St. on 3rd day of Centennial of our Constitution, showing Arch with coats of arms of states. Constitutional Centennial Celebration, Philadelphia]
Description: Glass negative showing Broad Street filled with people and carriages during the Centennial celebrations. Spanning the street is a large archway decorated with coats of arms and surmounted by an eagle. Flags fly from the surrounding buildings and people lean out windows to look down on the street. The Centennial Anniversary of the framing and creation of the Constitution was held on September 16-18, 1887 in Philadelphia. Organized by representatives from the various states and territories, the festivities included a military display, orations and concerts, and an industrial parade., Photographer remarks: Slower shutter., Time: 10:15, Same view as no. 1223., Digitization and cataloging has been made possible through the generosity of David Marriott Morris, Eleanor Rhoads Morris Cox, and William Perot Morris in memory of Marriott Canby Morris and his children: Elliston Perot Morris, Marriott Canby Morris Jr., and Janet Morris and in acknowledgment of his grandchildren: William Perot Morris, Eleanor Rhoads Morris Cox, Jonathan White Morris, and David Marriott Morris., Edited.
Creator: Morris, Marriott Canby, 1863-1948, photographer
Date: September 17, 1887
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Marriott C. Morris Collection [P.9895.1225]

Title: U.S.S. Atlanta in Delaware River Constitutional [Centennial] Celebration, [Philadelphia]
Description: Glass negative showing the U.S.S. Atlanta, a large ship with two masts and two smokestacks on the Delaware River at the Centennial celebrations. A string of flags flies from one end of the ship to the other between the masts. Two small rowboats travel tethered next to the ship. The Centennial Anniversary of the framing and creation of the Constitution was held on September 16-18, 1887 in Philadelphia. Organized by representatives from the various states and territories, the festivities included a military display, orations and concerts, and an industrial parade., Time: 3, Digitization and cataloging has been made possible through the generosity of David Marriott Morris, Eleanor Rhoads Morris Cox, and William Perot Morris in memory of Marriott Canby Morris and his children: Elliston Perot Morris, Marriott Canby Morris Jr., and Janet Morris and in acknowledgment of his grandchildren: William Perot Morris, Eleanor Rhoads Morris Cox, Jonathan White Morris, and David Marriott Morris., Edited.
Creator: Morris, Marriott Canby, 1863-1948, photographer
Date: September 17, 1887
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Marriott C. Morris Collection [P.9895.1226]

Title: U.S. Despatch boat "Dolphin" in the Delaware, [Constitutional Centennial Celebration, Philadelphia]
Description: Glass negative showing a large ship with three masts and one smokestack on the Delaware River at the Centennial celebrations. A string of flags flies from one end of the ship to the other between the masts. The Centennial Anniversary of the framing and creation of the Constitution was held on September 16-18, 1887 in Philadelphia. Organized by representatives from the various states and territories, the festivities included a military display, orations and concerts, and an industrial parade., Time: 3:30, Digitization and cataloging has been made possible through the generosity of David Marriott Morris, Eleanor Rhoads Morris Cox, and William Perot Morris in memory of Marriott Canby Morris and his children: Elliston Perot Morris, Marriott Canby Morris Jr., and Janet Morris and in acknowledgment of his grandchildren: William Perot Morris, Eleanor Rhoads Morris Cox, Jonathan White Morris, and David Marriott Morris., Edited.
Creator: Morris, Marriott Canby, 1863-1948, photographer
Date: September 17, 1887
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Marriott C. Morris Collection [P.9895.1227]

Title: Chestnut St. looking E. from top of Wanamakers arch, [Constitutional Centennial Celebration, Philadelphia]
Description: Glass negative showing a view of Chestnut Street seen from above during the Centennial celebrations. The street is filled with carriages and people. American flags fly from each story of the buildings on either side of the street. The Centennial Anniversary of the framing and creation of the Constitution was held on September 16-18, 1887 in Philadelphia. Organized by representatives from the various states and territories, the festivities included a military display, orations and concerts, and an industrial parade., Time: 4:30, Light: Faint sun., Digitization and cataloging has been made possible through the generosity of David Marriott Morris, Eleanor Rhoads Morris Cox, and William Perot Morris in memory of Marriott Canby Morris and his children: Elliston Perot Morris, Marriott Canby Morris Jr., and Janet Morris and in acknowledgment of his grandchildren: William Perot Morris, Eleanor Rhoads Morris Cox, Jonathan White Morris, and David Marriott Morris., Edited.
Creator: Morris, Marriott Canby, 1863-1948, photographer
Date: September 17, 1887
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Marriott C. Morris Collection [P.9895.1228]

Title: Yates Arch over Chestnut St. above 6th, [Constitutional Centennial Celebration, Philadelphia]
Description: Glass negative showing a view of Chestnut Street spanned by an elaborate archway that reads, "1787, 1887, Centennial of the Constitution." People crowd the sidewalks on either side of the street and trolley wires crisscross overhead. The buildings on the left have signs for [Me]gargee & Co. [En]velope Warehouse at 617, Super Jones & Co. White Goods House at 615, and Chas Beck Fancy Paper at 609. The Centennial Anniversary of the framing and creation of the Constitution was held on September 16-18, 1887 in Philadelphia. Organized by representatives from the various states and territories, the festivities included a military display, orations and concerts, and an industrial parade., Time: 4:40, Light: Faint light, slow shutter., Digitization and cataloging has been made possible through the generosity of David Marriott Morris, Eleanor Rhoads Morris Cox, and William Perot Morris in memory of Marriott Canby Morris and his children: Elliston Perot Morris, Marriott Canby Morris Jr., and Janet Morris and in acknowledgment of his grandchildren: William Perot Morris, Eleanor Rhoads Morris Cox, Jonathan White Morris, and David Marriott Morris., Edited.
Creator: Morris, Marriott Canby, 1863-1948, photographer
Date: September 17, 1887
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Marriott C. Morris Collection [P.9895.1229]

Title: Yates Arch over Chestnut St. above 6th, [Constitutional Centennial Celebration, Philadelphia]
Description: Glass negative showing a view of Chestnut Street spanned by an elaborate archway that reads, "Centennial of the Constitution." People crowd the sidewalks on either side of the street and trolley wires crisscross overhead. The buildings on the left have signs for [Megarg]ee & Co. [Envelope] Warehouse at 617, Super Jones & Co. White Goods House at 615, and Chas Beck Fancy Paper and Cardboards at 609. The Centennial Anniversary of the framing and creation of the Constitution was held on September 16-18, 1887 in Philadelphia. Organized by representatives from the various states and territories, the festivities included a military display, orations and concerts, and an industrial parade., Time: 1:10, Light: Fair light., Digitization and cataloging has been made possible through the generosity of David Marriott Morris, Eleanor Rhoads Morris Cox, and William Perot Morris in memory of Marriott Canby Morris and his children: Elliston Perot Morris, Marriott Canby Morris Jr., and Janet Morris and in acknowledgment of his grandchildren: William Perot Morris, Eleanor Rhoads Morris Cox, Jonathan White Morris, and David Marriott Morris., Edited.
Creator: Morris, Marriott Canby, 1863-1948, photographer
Date: September 20, 1887
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Marriott C. Morris Collection [P.9895.1230]

Title: The "Dolphin" in the Delaware, from shore, [Constitutional Centennial Celebration, Philadelphia]
Description: Glass negative showing a large ship with three masts and one smokestack on the Delaware River at the Centennial celebrations. A smaller boat travels in front tethered to the large ship. The Centennial Anniversary of the framing and creation of the Constitution was held on September 16-18, 1887 in Philadelphia. Organized by representatives from the various states and territories, the festivities included a military display, orations and concerts, and an industrial parade., Photographer remarks: Misty., Time: 1:40, Light: Fair sun., Digitization and cataloging has been made possible through the generosity of David Marriott Morris, Eleanor Rhoads Morris Cox, and William Perot Morris in memory of Marriott Canby Morris and his children: Elliston Perot Morris, Marriott Canby Morris Jr., and Janet Morris and in acknowledgment of his grandchildren: William Perot Morris, Eleanor Rhoads Morris Cox, Jonathan White Morris, and David Marriott Morris., Edited.
Creator: Morris, Marriott Canby, 1863-1948, photographer
Date: September 20, 1887
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Marriott C. Morris Collection [P.9895.1231]

Title: Group of sailors on the "Galina" with a bear and a goat, [Constitutional Centennial Celebration, Philadelphia]
Description: Glass negative showing a group of sailors gathered on the deck of a ship during the Centennial celebrations. A man standing on the left holds a dog and there is a goat in the center of the group. A baby bear rests on the deck in the foreground with its head in a sailor's lap. The sailors all wear uniforms with knitted caps. The Centennial Anniversary of the framing and creation of the Constitution was held on September 16-18, 1887 in Philadelphia. Organized by representatives from the various states and territories, the festivities included a military display, orations and concerts, and an industrial parade., Time: 2:25, Light: Fair sun., Digitization and cataloging has been made possible through the generosity of David Marriott Morris, Eleanor Rhoads Morris Cox, and William Perot Morris in memory of Marriott Canby Morris and his children: Elliston Perot Morris, Marriott Canby Morris Jr., and Janet Morris and in acknowledgment of his grandchildren: William Perot Morris, Eleanor Rhoads Morris Cox, Jonathan White Morris, and David Marriott Morris., Edited.
Creator: Morris, Marriott Canby, 1863-1948, photographer
Date: September 20, 1887
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Marriott C. Morris Collection [P.9895.1232]

Title: Gun deck of "Galina", aft from bridge, [Constitutional Centennial Celebration, Philadelphia]
Description: Glass negative showing the gun deck of a ship seen from the bridge at the Centennial celebrations. Civilians and sailors mill about the deck as rigging rises overhead. A rowboat carring a group of people, one of whom holds a parasol, floats next to the ship. The Centennial Anniversary of the framing and creation of the Constitution was held on September 16-18, 1887 in Philadelphia. Organized by representatives from the various states and territories, the festivities included a military display, orations and concerts, and an industrial parade., Time: 2:30, Light: Fair sun., Digitization and cataloging has been made possible through the generosity of David Marriott Morris, Eleanor Rhoads Morris Cox, and William Perot Morris in memory of Marriott Canby Morris and his children: Elliston Perot Morris, Marriott Canby Morris Jr., and Janet Morris and in acknowledgment of his grandchildren: William Perot Morris, Eleanor Rhoads Morris Cox, Jonathan White Morris, and David Marriott Morris., Edited.
Creator: Morris, Marriott Canby, 1863-1948, photographer
Date: September 20, 1887
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Marriott C. Morris Collection [P.9895.1233]

Title: [View of large ship with sailors on deck, possibly during the Constitution Centennial celebration, 1887]
Description: Glass negative showing a view of a steamship with two masts and two smokestacks, possiby at the Centennial celebrations. Other smaller ships sail around the large ship, whose deck is crowded with people. The Centennial Anniversary of the framing and creation of the Constitution was held on September 16-18, 1887 in Philadelphia. Organized by representatives from the various states and territories, the festivities included a military display, orations and concerts, and an industrial parade., Digitization and cataloging has been made possible through the generosity of David Marriott Morris, Eleanor Rhoads Morris Cox, and William Perot Morris in memory of Marriott Canby Morris and his children: Elliston Perot Morris, Marriott Canby Morris Jr., and Janet Morris and in acknowledgment of his grandchildren: William Perot Morris, Eleanor Rhoads Morris Cox, Jonathan White Morris, and David Marriott Morris., Edited.
Creator: Morris, Marriott Canby, 1863-1948, photographer
Date: ca. 1887
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Marriott C. Morris Collection [*P.9895.11.10]

Title: Industrial parade, Constitution Centennial, Phila., Pa. 1887
Description: View showing the civic and industrial parade on South Broad Street marching toward City Hall. The procession represented industrial progress from 1787 to 1887. Shows spectators crowding the sidewalks and sitting on bleachers lining the street. Procession includes: a group of marching men in black hats, white pants, and white shirts; floats; a marching band; and firemen. City Hall is visible in the background., Buff mount with rounded corners., Title from label on negative., Gift of Robert M. Vogel., Digitization funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012.
Date: September 15, 1887
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department stereo - unidentified - Processions [P.9047.93]

Title: Centennial of the U.S. Constitution. 9 mo. 15, 16 + 17, 1887. The Arch at Broad and Chestnut, [Philadelphia]
Description: Photograph showing Broad Street filled with people and carriages during the Centennial celebrations. Spanning the street is a large archway decorated with coats of arms and surmounted by an eagle. Flags fly from the surrounding buildings and people lean out windows to look down on the street. The Centennial Anniversary of the framing and creation of the Constitution was held on September 16-18, 1887 in Philadelphia. Organized by representatives from the various states and territories, the festivities included a military display, orations and concerts, and an industrial parade., Photograph from negative number 1223., Digitization and cataloging has been made possible through the generosity of David Marriott Morris, Eleanor Rhoads Morris Cox, and William Perot Morris in memory of Marriott Canby Morris and his children: Elliston Perot Morris, Marriott Canby Morris Jr., and Janet Morris and in acknowledgment of his grandchildren: William Perot Morris, Eleanor Rhoads Morris Cox, Jonathan White Morris, and David Marriott Morris., Edited.
Creator: Morris, Marriott Canby, 1863-1948, photographer
Date: September 17, 1887
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Marriott C. Morris Collection [P.9844.49]

Title: Constitutional Centennial Parade. 9 mo. 16, 1887. The Connecticut Troops, [Philadelphia]
Description: Photograph showing a view troops marching down Broad Street seen from above during the Centennial celebrations. The parade travels down the street which is lined with crowds of people. A building with two round cupolas stands on the right. The grandstands and buildings on the right hold signs advretising Throns Broadway Beer Garden, Solar Tip Shoes, and the Opera House. The Centennial Anniversary of the framing and creation of the Constitution was held on September 16-18, 1887 in Philadelphia. Organized by representatives from the various states and territories, the festivities included a military display, orations and concerts, and an industrial parade., Photograph from negative number 1214., Digitization and cataloging has been made possible through the generosity of David Marriott Morris, Eleanor Rhoads Morris Cox, and William Perot Morris in memory of Marriott Canby Morris and his children: Elliston Perot Morris, Marriott Canby Morris Jr., and Janet Morris and in acknowledgment of his grandchildren: William Perot Morris, Eleanor Rhoads Morris Cox, Jonathan White Morris, and David Marriott Morris., Edited.
Creator: Morris, Marriott Canby, 1863-1948, photographer
Date: September 16, 1887
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Marriott C. Morris Collection [P.9844.47]

Title: Constitutional Centennial Parade. 9 mo. 16, 1887. The Marine Band, [Philadelphia]
Description: Photograph showing the Marine Band of Washington marching up Broad Street seen from above during the Centennial celebrations. The parade travels down the street which is lined with crowds of people. A building with two round cupolas stands on the right. The grandstands and buildings on the right hold signs advretising Throns Broadway Beer Garden, Solar Tip Shoes, and the Opera House. The Centennial Anniversary of the framing and creation of the Constitution was held on September 16-18, 1887 in Philadelphia. Organized by representatives from the various states and territories, the festivities included a military display, orations and concerts, and an industrial parade., Photograph from negative number 1215., Digitization and cataloging has been made possible through the generosity of David Marriott Morris, Eleanor Rhoads Morris Cox, and William Perot Morris in memory of Marriott Canby Morris and his children: Elliston Perot Morris, Marriott Canby Morris Jr., and Janet Morris and in acknowledgment of his grandchildren: William Perot Morris, Eleanor Rhoads Morris Cox, Jonathan White Morris, and David Marriott Morris., Edited.
Creator: Morris, Marriott Canby, 1863-1948, photographer
Date: September 16, 1887
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Marriott C. Morris Collection [P.9844.48]

Title: Delaware section, G. & S. building
Description: View showing the Delaware display in the Government and States Building at the World Cotton Centennial held in New Orleans in 1884. Signs for "Bark Sarah S. Ridgway," "Jas. H. Beggs & Co.," "Cowgill's wood stains," and "Queen and Crescent exhibit" are visible among the displays of potatoes and corn, framed images and paintings, miniature ships, textiles, and patriotic bunting. The World's Industrial and Cotton Centennial Exhibition was held in New Orleans from 1884-1885., Title on negative., Photographer's imprint printed on mount and on verso. Imprint on verso contains initials "CPC" in decorative border surmounted by "1776. Philadelphia. 1876.", Publisher's imprint blind stamped twice on mount: Wilson copyrighted 1885., White curved mount with rounded corners., Cataloging funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012.
Creator: Centennial Photographic Co.
Date: c1885
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department stereo - Centennial Photographic Co. [P.9299.42]

Title: Plowing and plodding at the World's Fair
Description: View showing two mules working in mud and dirt in front of a lemonade stand at the World Cotton Centennial held in New Orleans in 1884. A sign reading "egg and shaker to order" flanks the lemonade sign. The main building is partially visible opposite the lemonade stand. The World's Industrial and Cotton Centennial Exhibition was held in New Orleans from 1884-1885., Title on negative., Photographer's imprint printed on mount and on verso. Imprint on verso contains initials "CPC" in decorative border surmounted by "1776. Philadelphia. 1876.", White curved mount with rounded corners., Cataloging funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012.
Creator: Centennial Photographic Co.
Date: c1884
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department stereo - Centennial Photographic Co. [P.9260.48]

Title: Main Building, S.E
Description: Exterior view of the Main Building at the World's Industrial and Cotton Centennial Exhibition in New Orleans. Shows the building before the land around it was landscaped, and includes planks of wood lying in the grass., Title on negative., Photographer's imprint printed on mount and on verso. Imprint on verso contains initials "CPC" in decorative border surmounted by "1776. Philadelphia. 1876.", White curved mount with rounded corners., Cataloging funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012.
Creator: Centennial Photographic Co.
Date: c1884
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department stereo - Centennial Photographic Co. [P.9600.3]

Title: Main Exhibition Building, International Exhibition, Philadelphia U.S. America, May 10th to November 10th 1876
Description: Illustrated trade card depicting the Main Exhibition Building designed by Henry Pettit and Joseph M. Wilson. View shows crowds of visitor traffic by foot and carriage in the foreground. View surrounded by decorative border of stars and a patriotic vignette of an eagle surmounting various flags and a shield labeled "Centennial". The fair celebrated the centennial of the United States through an international exhibition of industry, agriculture, and art., Advertising text printed on verso: Newspapers. All the Philadelphia morning, evening and Sunday papers, also the New York, and other select papers on exhibition and sale for the people at the U.S. Centennial grounds, buildings, and vicinity every day for the last six years and now at the Centennial "newspaper" office, on Elm Avenue, near Belmont Avenue. Annual re-opening, May 10th. American and European, the young peoples', the picture paper and the magazine. In English, French, German and other type. Stationery, postals, flags, pictures and souvenirs. History and guides of city, Fairmount Park, national games, sports, regattas, &c. Centennial, Philadelphia, 1883. H.M. Hatch, agent., Cataloging funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012., Digitized.
Date: 1883
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department trade card - Hatch [5758.F.14d]

Title: Memorial of the International Exhibition at Philadelphia. 1876
Description: Souvenir viewbook containing 48 views depicting principle buildings at the Centennial Exhibition that celebrated the centennial of the United States through an international exhibition of industry, agriculture, and art. Includes Memorial Hall or Art Gallery; Main Building; Horticultural Hall; Machinery Hall; Agricultural Hall; United States Government Building; Women's Pavilion; Judges' Hall; Shoe and Leather Building; Carriage Exhibition Building; Photograph Exhibition Building; Pomological Building; Brewers Building; Butter and Cheese Factory; Department of Public Comfort; Pennsylvania Educational Building; English, French, and German Commission buildings; Brazilian Commissioners' Building; Spanish Building; Japanese Dwelling; Swedish School House; Canada Log House; New Hampshire Building; Massachusetts Building; Connecticut Cottage; New York Building; New Jersey Building; Pennsylvania Building; Delaware Building; Maryland Building; West Virginia Building; Arkansas Building; Mississippi Building; Ohio Building; Indiana Building; Illinois Building; Michigan Building; Wisconsin Building; Kansas and Colorado Building; Cook's World's Ticket Office; Glass Exhibition Building; Singer Sewing Machine Co.; New England Kitchen & Log House; Campbell Printing Press Building; Photographic Association Studio; and Japanese Bazaar. Views also show pedestrian traffic. Majority of the buildings were built after the designs of Herman Schwartzmann, Henry Pettit and Joseph M. Wilson., Includes "Contents"; "Map of Centennial Grounds"; and "Dimension and Costs of the Principal Buildings.", Titles of views in English, German, Spanish, and French., P.2010.21.6-8 gift of David Doret., P.2008.36.45 & 46 gift of Michael Zinman., Zinman copy digitized., Cataloging funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012.
Creator: Inger, Christian, artist
Date: c1876
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Doret Collection Centennial Ephemera [P.2010.21.6-8], Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Michael Zinman World's Fairs Collection [P.2008.36.45 & 46]

Title: Devlin & Co.'s Centennial souvenir. 1776-1876
Description: Illustrated souvenir trade card depicting two full-length figures of men modeling period clothing, one attired in Colonial dress and the other attired in a plaid suit, popular in the 1870s. Patriotic symbols separate and surround the figures, including stars, banners and an American eagle with a shield on its breast, clutching flags and the banner "E pluribus unum" in its talons., Contains advertising text (partially illegible after removing from scrapbook) printed on verso for Devlin & Co.'s leading American clothing house in two locations in New York City: Broadway and Grand St. and Broadway and Warren St., Cataloging funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012.
Date: [ca. 1876]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department trade card - Devlin [5758.F.19e]

Title: Cunningham & Hill, 204 Church Street, Philadelphia. Flags and shields of all nations and sizes, gas jets of any device or design, banners and silk flags for inside decoration
Description: Advertisement issued during the Centennial Exhibition 1876 for the upholstery manufacturers and dealers containing illustrations of 5 different styles of patriotic bunting and an exterior view of a residence adorned with bunting and commemorative window shades. Illustrations depict bunting designs composed of shields, flags (including America, France, Great Britain), swaths of fabric, panels, and fringes. One design includes shield with portrait of George Washington. Section of advertisement also includes a design for lettering reading "1776 Union 1876" complemented by the figure of an eagle. View of residence shows a three-story mansard-roofed building with a portico entrance. The name and address of Cunningham & Hill are printed over and within the illustrations. Cunningham & Hill, the partnership between William B. Cunningham & Philip Hill, operated between circa 1871 and 1876 when the partnership dissolved., Advertising text printed below image: We would respectfully call your attention to the above illustration of store and house decoration, and advise those who attend decorating to do so at their earliest convenience to avoid a rush, which will be inevitable. Our shields are made of papier-mache, and can be exposed to all weathers, and can easily be attached to any window with out patent group-socket for five flags, making a beautiful group. Manufactured wholesale and retail., POSP 285
Date: [1876]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department *BW - Centennial [P.2011.53]

Title: Agricultural Hall
Description: Carved wood block showing, in relief, an exterior view of Agricultural Hall designed by James H. Windrim for the Centennial Exhibition of 1876, which celebrated the centennial of the United States through an international exhibition of industry, agriculture, and art., Cataloging funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012., Gift of E. Perot Walker.
Date: [ca. 1876]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department *albums (flat) [P.8684.45]

Title: Horticultural Hall
Description: Carved wood block showing, in relief, an exterior view of Horticultural Hall designed by Hermann J. Schwarzmann for the Centennial Exhibition of 1876, which celebrated the centennial of the United States through an international exhibition of industry, agriculture, and art., Cataloging funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012., Gift of E. Perot Walker.
Date: [ca. 1876]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department albums - Centennial Wooden Views [P.8684.46]

Title: Centennial Exposition. Main Building
Description: Carved wood block showing, in relief, an exterior view of the Main Exhibition Building designed by Henry Pettit and Joseph M. Wilson for the Centennial Exhibition of 1876, which celebrated the centennial of the United States through an international exhibition of industry, agriculture, and art., Cataloging funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012., Gift of E. Perot Walker.
Date: [ca. 1876]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department albums - Centennial Wooden Views [P.8684.47]

Title: Memorial Hall
Description: Carved wood block showing, in relief, an exterior view of Memorial Hall, also known as the Art Gallery, built 1874-1876 after designs by Hermann J. Schwarzmann for the Centennial Exhibition of 1876, which celebrated the centennial of the United States through an international exhibition of industry, agriculture, and art., Cataloging funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012., Gift of E. Perot Walker.
Date: [ca. 1876]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department albums - Centennial Wooden Views [P.8684.48]

Title: Centennial Exposition. Machinery Hall
Description: Carved wood block showing, in relief, an exterior view of Machinery Hall, designed by Henry Pettit and Joseph M. Wilson for the Centennial Exhibition of 1876, which celebrated the centennial of the United States through an international exhibition of industry, agriculture, and art., Cataloging funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012., Gift of E. Perot Walker.
Date: [ca. 1876]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department albums - Centennial Wooden Views [P.8684.49]

Title: Thos. N. Miller, fine cabinet ware & upholstery, 1005 Arch Street, Philadelphia
Description: Series of illustrated trade cards depicting two exhibition buildings constructed for the Centennial Exhibition in Fairmount Park in Philadelphia, including Agricultural Hall built after designs by James H. Windrim and Horticultural Hall built after designs by Henry Schwarzmann. Both scenes include horse-drawn carriages and pedestrian foot traffic in the foreground and are surrounded by decorative filigree. The fair celebrated the centennial of the United States through an international exhibition of industry, agriculture, and art., Cataloging funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012., Digitized.
Date: [ca. 1876]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department trade card - Miller [P.9573.10 & 11]

Title: [Philadelphia Evening Bulletin trade cards]
Description: Series of illustrated trade cards for the Philadelphia Evening Bulletin, a daily evening newspaper published between 1847 and 1982. Illustrations depict a girl standing in an enclosed yard with a flower in her left hand and a paddle in her right and a series of four prints showing buildings constructed for the Centennial Exhibition in West Fairmount Park, including the Main Exhibition Building, Horticultural Hall, Machinery Hall, and Agricultural Hall. Buildings designed by Henry Pettit, Joseph M. Wilson, James H. Windrim, and Hermann J. Schwarzmann. Horse-drawn vehicles and pedestrians travel through the landscaped grounds in the foreground of each image. The fair celebrated the centennial of the United States through an international exhibition of industry, agriculture, and art., Title supplied by cataloger., Four prints [P.2008.22.6-9] contain text printed on verso: Compliments of the Evening Bulletin., Cataloging funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012., Digitized.
Date: [ca. 1876]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department trade card - Philadelphia [1975.F.715 & P.2008.22.6-9]

Title: [S. Zugsmith's trade cards]
Description: Series of illustrated trade cards depicting Horticultural Hall, designed by Henry Schwarzmann, and Machinery Hall, designed by Henry Pettit and Joseph M. Wilson, for the Centennial Exhibition, which celebrated the centennial of the United States through an international exhibition of industry, agriculture, and art., Title supplied by cataloger., Advertising text printed on versos promotes French clocks at $15.00 to $250.00 a set and an auction of $250,000 worth of French clocks and music boxes at S. Zugsmith's, No. 929 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia., Cataloging funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012., Digitized.
Date: [ca. 1876]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department trade card - Zugsmith [1975.F.431 & 1975.F.1042]

Title: Corliss engine. Mach Hall
Description: View of the condensing engine, originally patented by George Corliss in 1849, used to power the exhibition. The engine is propped on a platform. Also prominently shows the display of New York saw manufacturer E. M. Boynton in the background. George Pullman purchased the engine in 1880. The fair celebrated the centennial of the United States through an international exhibition of industry, agriculture, and art., Title on negative., Photographer's imprint printed on mount and on verso. Imprint on verso contains initials "CPC" in decorative border surmounted by date range 1776-1876., White curved mount with rounded corners., Cataloging funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012.
Creator: Centennial Photographic Co.
Date: c1876
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Michael Zinman World's Fairs Collection - Stereographs [P.2008.36.22]

Title: Medical Department Building
Description: View showing a group of seven men and two women standing on a path leading to the Medical Department Building designed by Herman J. Schwarzmann. Trees surround the building and obscure views of other fair buildings in the background. The fair celebrated the centennial of the United States through an international exhibition of industry, agriculture, and art., Title on negative., Photographer's imprint printed on mount and on verso. Imprint on verso contains initials "CPC" in decorative border surmounted by date range 1776-1876., Advertisements printed on verso for twelve businesses including Centennial Photographic Company, Gilbert & Bacon, Partridge's Dining Rooms, The Crosscup & West Wood and Photo-Engraving Co., Starkey & Palen, Amos Hillborn & Co., A. & G. Taylor, Hale & Kilburn Mfg. Co., Wm. J. Dornan, I.H. Wisler, Eichmann & Meier, and R. Levick, Son & Co., White curved mount with rounded corners., Gift of Mr. Saul Koltnow., Cataloging funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012.
Creator: Centennial Photographic Co.
Date: c1876
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department stereo - Centennial Photographic Co. [P.9022.6]

Title: Pennsylvania Day. 1876
Description: Views showing a large crowd of visitors gathered around the Pennsylvania Building, designed by Hermann J. Schwarzmann and Hugo Kafka, on Pennsylvania Day on September 28, 1876. Also shows a sign for "cold lemonade, pop corn and candy" on an adjacent hut and a row of state buildings in the background. The fair celebrated the centennial of the United States through an international exhibition of industry, agriculture, and art., Title on negatives., Photographer's imprint printed on mounts and on versos. Imprint on versos contain initials "CPC" in decorative border surmounted by date range 1776-1876., White curved mounts with rounded corners., Gift of Robert M. Vogel., Cataloging funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012.
Creator: Centennial Photographic Co.
Date: c1876
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department stereo - Centennial Photographic Co. [P.9047.160-161]

Title: Centennial opening - the orators. 1876
Description: View showing a large crowd of visitors gathered around and on top of Memorial Hall (i.e., Art Gallery, built 1874-1876 after designs by Hermann J. Schwarzmann) on Opening Day on May 10, 1876. Pedestrians, many with parasols, walk toward the speakers' stands to hear President Ulysses S. Grant speak. Includes two West End Passenger Railway Company streetcars in the foreground. The fair celebrated the centennial of the United States through an international exhibition of industry, agriculture, and art., Title on negative., Photographer's imprint printed on mount and on verso. Imprint on verso contain initials "CPC" in decorative border surmounted by date range 1776-1876., White curved mount with rounded corners., Gift of Robert M. Vogel., Cataloging funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012.
Creator: Centennial Photographic Co.
Date: c1876
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department stereo - Centennial Photographic Co. [P.9047.162]

Title: Centennial opening - the choristers. 1876
Description: Views show a large crowd of visitors gathered around and on top of the Main Exhibition Hall (designed by Henry Pettit and Joseph M. Wilson) on Opening Day on May 10, 1876. Pedestrians, many with parasols, gather near the orchestra and choir stands set up in front of the hall. Two sets of railroad tracks are partially visible in one image. The fair celebrated the centennial of the United States through an international exhibition of industry, agriculture, and art., Title on negatives., Photographer's imprint printed on mounts and on versos. Imprint on versos contain initials "CPC" in decorative border surmounted by date range 1776-1876., One print [P.2011.47.170] contains manuscript note on verso: 354, White curved mounts with rounded corners., Gift of Robert M. Vogel., Cataloging funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012., One print [P.2011.47.170] gift of Raymond Holstein.
Creator: Centennial Photographic Co.
Date: c1876
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department stereo - Centennial Photographic Co. [P.9047.163 & 164], Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Holstein stereo - Centennial Photographic Co. [P.2011.47.170]

Title: Guns in front of Gov't B'l'd'g
Description: View showing Rodman guns and carriages lined up near the entrance to the U.S. Government Building, designed by James Windrim, looking southeast along Belmont Avenue. Also shows a train next to the covered platform across the street and the music pavilion in the middle of the intersection of Belmont and Fountain Avenues. The fair celebrated the centennial of the United States through an international exhibition of industry, agriculture, and art., Title on negative., Photographer's imprint printed on mount and on verso. Imprint on verso contains initials "CPC" in decorative border surmounted by date range 1776-1876., White curved mount with rounded corners., Gift of Robert M. Vogel., Cataloging funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012.
Creator: Centennial Photographic Co.
Date: c1876
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department stereo - Centennial Photographic Co. [P.9047.165]

Title: Memorial Hall
Description: Oblique view showing the front and west flank of the exhibition hall, also known as the Art Gallery, built 1874-1876 after designs by Hermann J. Schwarzmann. In the foreground, a locomotive pulls open-air coaches west, parallel to the Avenue of the Republic. The fair celebrated the centennial of the United States through an international exhibition of industry, agriculture, and art., Title on negative., Photographer's imprint printed on mount and on verso. Imprint on verso contains initials "CPC" in decorative border surmounted by date range 1776-1876., Stamped on mount in black ink: Grade 2, White curved mount with rounded corners., Gift of Robert M. Vogel., Cataloging funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012.
Creator: Centennial Photographic Co.
Date: c1876
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department stereo - Centennial Photographic Co. [P.9047.166]

Title: [James Green and Nephew display]
Description: View showing the glass tableware, dessert pieces, and candelabra made by the English company James Green and Nephew. The fair celebrated the centennial of the United States through an international exhibition of industry, agriculture, and art., Title supplied by cataloger., Photographer's imprint printed on mount and on verso. Imprint on verso contains initials "CPC" in decorative border surmounted by date range 1776-1876., White curved mount with rounded corners., Gift of Robert M. Vogel., Cataloging funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012.
Creator: Centennial Photographic Co.
Date: c1876
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department stereo - Centennial Photographic Co. [P.9047.167]

Title: Chimpanzees. Zoological Garden, Philada. From Africa. Age, 4 years
Description: View showing an African chimpanzee in the Zoological Garden standing on a table, drinking from a tin can with the help of a man. The fair celebrated the centennial of the United States through an international exhibition of industry, agriculture, and art., Title printed on verso., Photographer's imprint printed on mount and on verso. Imprint on verso contains initials "CPC" in decorative border surmounted by date range 1776-1876., White curved mount with rounded corners., Cataloging funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012.
Creator: Centennial Photographic Co.
Date: c1876
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department stereo - Centennial Photographic Co. [P.9229.5]

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