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Title: Theo. Leonhardt & Son. Commercial lithography. 324 Chestnut St. Philadelphia Established in 1851. Our twenty fifth anniversary. Bonds, certificates of stock, diplomas, checks, notes, drafts, etc
Description: Calendar advertisement for the year 1876 offered during the Cenntenial Exhibition. Includes an ornate border containing vignettes, scenes, allegorical figures, and other pictorial elements. On either side of the calendar, female allegorical figures within elements styled as Faberge eggs are depicted. Figures include Peace, Liberty, Mortality, Music, Poetry, and Art. Below the calendar, female allegorical figures and scenes contrast the wilderness of 1776 with an industrial city of 1876. Other elements show cupids, eagles, oval-framed vignette of the liberty bell, and floral ornaments. The lithographic studio was renamed following the partnership between Leonhardt and his son Arno circa 1874 and the firm remained in operation until the early 20th century., Not in Wainwright., Printed below the image: Specimens of work are exhibited at Gallery 18, Annex to Art Gallery, North Wall., Philadelphia on Stone, POSA 96, Historical Society of Pennsylvania: HSP Society Print Collection - Posters & Broadsides - Advertisements - Print Trade & Allied Business Folder - Leonhardt
Creator: Theo. Leonhardt & Son
Date: [1876]
Location: Historical Society of Pennsylvania HSP Society Print Collection - Posters & Broadsides - Advertisements - Print Trade & Allied Business Folder - Leonhardt

Title: Theo. Leonhardt & Son. Commercial lithography. 324 Chestnut St. Philadelphia Headquarters for bonds, certificates of stock, diplomas, show cards, checks, notes, drafts, cards, bills & letter-heads. The finest steam lithographic printing. Bird's eye views of Centennial grounds on letter headings for sale. Over
Description: Tradecard containing a montage of views of "International Exhibition" buildings. Depicts Agricultural Hall, Horticultural Hall, Memorial Building (Art Gallery), Woman's Pavillion, Jury Pavillion, Machinery Hall, and Main Building. Other pictorial elements include garland and an American eagle and shield. The lithographic studio was renamed following the partnership between Leonhardt and his son Arno circa 1874 and the firm remained in operation until the early 20th century. The Centennial Exhibition of 1876 celebrated the centennial of the United States through an international exhibition of industry, agriculture, and art., Not in Wainwright., Printed above the title: Theo. Leonhardt. Established in 1851. Arno Leonhardt., Philadelphia on Stone, POSA 97, Historical Society of Pennsylvania: Tradecard Collection - L - 1875
Creator: Theo. Leonhardt & Son
Date: c1875
Location: Historical Society of Pennsylvania HSP Tradecard Collection - L - 1875, Historical Society of Pennsylvania HSP Tradecard Collection - L - 1875 - verso

Title: Theo. Leonhardt & Son. Commercial lithography. 324 Chestnut St. Philadelphia Headquarters for bonds, certificates of stock, diplomas, show cards, checks, notes, drafts, cards, bills & letter-heads. The finest steam lithographic printing. Bird's eye views of Centennial grounds on letter headings for sale. Over
Description: Tradecard containing a montage of views of "International Exhibition" buildings. Depicts Agricultural Hall, Horticultural Hall, Memorial Building (Art Gallery), Woman's Pavillion, Jury Pavillion, Machinery Hall, and Main Building. Other pictorial elements include garland and an American eagle and shield. The lithographic studio was renamed following the partnership between Leonhardt and his son Arno circa 1874 and the firm remained in operation until the early 20th century. The Centennial Exhibition of 1876 celebrated the centennial of the United States through an international exhibition of industry, agriculture, and art., Not in Wainwright., Printed above the title: Theo. Leonhardt. Established in 1851. Arno Leonhardt., Philadelphia on Stone, POSA 97, Historical Society of Pennsylvania: Tradecard Collection - L - 1875
Creator: Theo. Leonhardt & Son
Date: c1875
Location: Historical Society of Pennsylvania HSP Tradecard Collection - L - 1875, Historical Society of Pennsylvania HSP Tradecard Collection - L - 1875 - verso

Title: Japanese Com.'s Dwelling
Description: Oblique, exterior view of the front and side elevations of the Japanese Commissioner's Dwelling designed by Matsuo-Ehe for the Centennial Exhibition in Philadelphia. Two men sit on the ground in front of the building. The walkway leading to the building is visible in the foreground. The dwelling was used to house Japanese workers. The Centennial Exhibition celebrated the centennial of the United States through an international exhibition of industry, agriculture, and art., Title on negative., Date from item., Photographer's imprint printed on mount and on verso. Imprint on verso contains initials "CPC" in decorative border surmounted by date range 1776-1876., Series number on negative illegible., 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: 1876
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department stereo - Centennial Photographic Co. [P.9600.6]

Title: C.H. Garden & Co. 606 & 608 Market St. Philada. Fall 1875 Memorial Building, Centennial International Exhibition. Philadelphia 1776-1876
Description: Circular advertisement for the hat manufacturer established in 1841. Contains captioned images of 66 types of men's and children's hats for the "Fall" season of 1875. Captions detail style, finish, and colors. In tribute to the upcoming Centennial Exhibition, vignette at top depicts the proposed design for Memorial Hall, i.e., the Arts Gallery at the Centennial. View includes pedestrian traffic. Internal text promotes the quality and styles of men's and boys' hats offered, including fine soft hats, fur and wool hats, winter caps, dress caps, and black silk conductor and imported Scotch caps. Text on verso advertises "Ladies & Gent's Buckskin & Kid Gloves"; "Ladies' and Misses' Furs" and the "Millinery Department. Ladies & Misses Trimmed Hats" in addition to the request that orders contain the correct number of the style listed on the circular., Not in Wainwright., Philadelphia on Stone, American Antiquarian Society: Graphic Arts Lithff Mora Memo
Date: August 1875
Location: American Antiquarian Society AAS Graphic Arts Lithff Mora Memo

Title: Birds eye view of the Centennial Exhibition buildings. Philadelphia, Pa Length, 1880 feet, width, 464 ; Area: ground floor 20.02 acres, upper floors, 1.45
Description: Birds eye view looking south toward the city showing the Art Gallery or Memorial Hall designed by Herman Schwartzmann and the Main Building designed by Henry Pettit and Joseph M. Wilson. View includes flags adorning the building and heavy visitor traffic by foot, carriage, and streetcars in the foreground. Wooded areas enclose the buildings and cityscape is visible in the background. Also contains the dimensions (length, width, and area in feet and acres) for the buildings below the image. The fair celebrated the centennial of the United States through an international exhibition of industry, agriculture, and art., Not in Wainwright., Philadelphia on Stone, POS 52, Library of Congress: PGA - Currier & Ives--Birds eye view of the Centennial Exhibition ... (A size) [P&P]
Date: c1875
Location: Library of Congress | Prints and Photographs Division LOC PGA - Currier & Ives--Birds eye view of the Centennial Exhibition ... (A size) [P&P]

Title: Bird's eye view of Centennial buildings Centennial Station of Philada. & Reading R.R
Description: Tradecard for the Philadelphia & Reading Railroad showing a view looking west toward the exhibition grounds in West Fairmount Park. Includes the Centennial station (in the foreground), the Main Building, Machinery Hall, the Art Gallery (Memorial Hall), Judges Hall, Ladies Pavilion, U.S. Government Buildings, Horticultural Hall, Agricultural Hall, George's Hill, and the 24th Ward reservoir. Also shows a train approaching the station. Contains train schedule and ticketing information on the verso. Several of the depicted buildings were built after the designs of Henry Petit, Hermann Schwarzmann, and Joseph Wilson. The Centennial Exhibition celebrated the anniversary of the United States through an international exhibition of industry, agriculture, and art., Not in Wainwright., Copyrighted in Washington, D.C., Philadelphia on Stone, POS 47, Historical Society of Pennsylvania: Ba 8 C 3924.3
Date: c1876
Location: Historical Society of Pennsylvania HSP Ba 8 C 3924.3

Title: In commemoration of the centennial anniversary of our nation's birth
Description: Elaborate Centennial Exhibition commemorative print depicting an arched monument containing central views of the "Philadelphia Public Buildings," Independence Hall (1776) and the new City Hall (1876), surrounded by vignettes; allegorical, patriotic, and historical figures; state seals; and references to prominent historical, national and local personages. The public building views include pedestrian and street traffic, the name of City Hall architect John McArthur Jr., and the motto "A Free Nation's Progress." City Hall image also contains misrepresentative views of other municipal- style buildings in the background. Arch comprised of the seals of the original 13 states bordered by abutments containing angels trumpeting "Liberty" and "Independence." Above the arch figures of Liberty, American eagles, Christopher Columbus, William Penn, George Washington, Ulysses S. Grant, and Abraham Lincoln adorn a panel representing a time line of the nation's history. Flanking the central views are columns labeled with the names of the signers of the Declaration of Independence; the states; the U.S. Presidents and Vice-Presidents; prominent citizens, including Alexander Hamilton, William Wirt, Thomas Sullly and Thomas U. Walter; and the Philadelphia Commissioners for Public Buildings. Also includes vignette views symbolizing industry, arts, politics, and technological advancement. Includes sailing vessels, bridges, locomotives, railroads, a factory, a turbine, and the U. S. Capitol. Also contains the patriotic mottoes "United We Stand Divided We Fall" and "In Union There is Strength" in addition to plaques with the names of the Mayor of Philadelphia, William S. Stokley, and the Governor of Pennsylvania, John F. Hartranft. The centennial of the United States was celebrated through an international exhibition of industry, agriculture, and art in West Fairmount Park, Philadelphia., Not in Wainwright., Copyrighted by Frank H. Leonholdt., Philadelphia on Stone, POS 368, Historical Society of Pennsylvania: Bc 47 Z 992
Creator: Leonholdt, Frank H.
Date: c1875
Location: Historical Society of Pennsylvania HSP Bc 47 Z 992

Title: In remembrance of the one hundredth anniversary of the independence of the United States
Description: Print containing a central view of the female figure of America surrounded by scenes and vignettes that commemorate the Centennial Exhibition of 1876, in West Fairmount Park, Philadelphia. Shows America, wearing a liberty cap and holding a laurel wreath, seated on a throne that is bordered by American flags. Vignette portraits of the presidents and prominent military figures from the American Revolution encircle the image and a bird's eye view of the exhibition grounds, "Centennial Exhibition Buildings, Philadelphia,"and vignettes of Independence Hall, Faneuil Hall, and the Bunker Hill Monument are visible above it. At the bottom of the print, a battle scene represents "The Struggle for Liberty" and a family resting on their porch in front of a farmer in his field, and a factory, represents "Peace and Prosperity". Also includes the American eagle holding the American shield and banner "E Pluribus Unum." The fair celebrated the centennial of the United States through an international exhibition of industry, agriculture, and art., Not in Wainwright., Philadelphia on Stone, POS 374, Historical Society of Pennsylvania: Bc 8 St 57
Creator: George Stinson & Co.
Date: c1876
Location: Historical Society of Pennsylvania HSP Bc 8 St 57

Title: Centennial March
Description: Sheet music cover containing an exterior view of the Main Building of the exhibition celebrating the centennial of the United States through an international exhibition of industry, agriculture, and art. Visitor traffic, on foot, and by carriage and omnibus, traverse the paths of the grounds around the building designed by Henry Pettit and Joseph M. Wilson. Landscaping includes clusters of bushes and trees., Not in Wainwright., Price printed on recto: 5., Copyrighted by Lee & Walker., Philadelphia on Stone, POS 871, Johns Hopkins University: Levy Collection Box 164, Item 074
Date: c1875
Location: Johns Hopkins University | Special Collections at the Sheridan Libraries. JHU Levy Collection Box 164, Item 074, http://levysheetmusic.mse.jhu.edu/catalog/levy:162.115

Title: Craig, Finley & Co. Steam-power lithographers and printers, 1020 Arch Street
Description: Series of tradecards advertising the lithographic firm established as Craig, Butt & Finley in 1869 and renamed Craig, Finley & Co. in 1872. Seven of the tradecards depict quaint scenes of children at play and work in addition to one containing a montage of vignette views of buildings at the Centennial Exhibition of 1876. Scenes include a boy presenting flowers to a girl, children witnessing breaking and broken wares, children chasing a rabbit, a shepherd boy with a lamb, and girls performing the wash. All the boys are attired in knickers and most wear hats. Most of the girls are attired in peasant-like dresses. Centennial tradecard shows Machinery Hall, the Main Building, Art Gallery, Agricultural Hall, and Horticultural Hall. Also includes the promotional text: Publishers of this style Centennial Card. Firm operated until 1950., Not in Wainwright., Philadelphia on Stone, POSA 14, Historical Society of Pennsylvania: Tradecard Collection - Scrapbook. Gift of F. Lyman Windolph.
Creator: Craig, Finley & Co.
Date: [ca. 1876]
Location: Historical Society of Pennsylvania HSP Tradecard Collection - Scrapbook

Title: The Water Babies
Description: View of the statue "The Water Babies," designed by M.S. Gould, on display in the Art Gallery Annex. Depicts two nude young children, cuddling together inside an oversized seashell. One child sits awake with its arm around a smaller child with its eyes closed. 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 David Doret., 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.2010.6.5]

Title: Declaration of Independence
Description: Calligraphed Declaration of Independence displayed during the 1876 Centennial Exhibition. The artist recorded the entire text of the Declaration, the coats of arms of the thirteen original states, the names of the Signers on the border columns, a portrait of George Washington, and various vignettes., The artist's name is listed as W.V. Peacon in the Centennial catalog., Gift of Michael Zinman, 1991.
Creator: Peacon, William V.
Date: [ca. 1875]
Location: OBJ 849

Title: Horticultural Hall, East front.
Description: Artist: The Mott Fountain -- J.L. Mott Iron Works, New York. Exterior of Horticultural Hall with the Mott fountain and a horse and carriage in front. Sculptures of children, angels, and women decorate the fountain. Item is identical to P.9037.13.
Creator: Centennial Photographic Co., photographer., creator
Date: 1876
Location: *Centennial - photos [P.8700.7]

Title: State buildings, "New Hampshire Day."
Description: Architects: Connecticut Building -- D.R. Brown, from a design by Donald G. Mitchell. Four state buildings, Massachusetts, Connecticut, New Hampshire, and Michigan, in the background. In the foreground are roads filled with people, and railroad tracks.
Creator: Centennial Photographic Co., photographer., creator
Date: 1876
Location: Centennial album [P.8965.12a]

Title: American Steamship Company's Exhibit - Machinery Hall
Description: Interior view of Machinery Hall. Shows the exhibit by the American Steamship Company. Depicted is a display featuring several model ships, along with paintings and an architectural drawing of ships. Two benches are seen in front of the exhibit where viewers could sit to contemplate the display.
Creator: Centennial Photographic Co., photographer., creator
Date: 1876
Location: Centennial - album [P.8965.21b]

Title: Gloucester (Mass.) Fishery Exhibit - Agricultural Building
Description: Interior view of the Gloucester, Massachusetts Fishery Exhibit in the Agricultural Building. The exhibit displays fishing gear, along with other objects pertaining to the fishing industry including ropes, knives, bottles, and general equipment.
Creator: Centennial Photographic Co., photographer., creator
Date: 1876
Location: Centennial - album [P.8965.25e]

Title: Belmont Avenue.
Description: Architects: Machinery Hall -- Henry Pettit & Joseph M. Wislon; Judges' Hall -- H.J. Schwarzmann; Pennsylvania Railroad Office -- Joseph M. Wilson; World's Ticket Office -- H.J. Schwarzmann; Centennial Photographic Association Building -- H.J. Schwarzmann. Artist of the "Washington" monument is M. Dickerson Eyre. Belmont Avenue with Bartholdi's Fountain prominent, lamp-lined walkways, landscaped grounds, the Washington monument and pedestrians, and several buildings, including Machinery Hall, Judges' Hall, Pennsylvania Railroad Office, Frank Leslie's Pavilion, World's Ticket Office, and Centennial Photographic Association Building.
Creator: Centennial Photographic Co., photographer., creator
Date: 1876
Location: Centennial - photos [P.9047.186]

Title: Republic Avenue from Machinery Hall.
Description: Architects: Machinery Hall, Bldg. #2 - Henry Pettit & Joseph M. Wilson; World's Ticket Office, Bldg. #84 - H.J. Schwarzmann; Pennsylvania Railroad Office, Bldg. #113 - J.M. Wilson; Judge's Hall, Bldg. #109 - H.J. Schwarzmann & Hugh Kafka; Memorial Hall/Art Gallery, Bldg. #101 - H.J. Schwarzmann; Main Exhibition Building, Bldg. #1 - Henry Pettit & Joseph M. Wilson. Exterior view of buildings lining Republic Avenue. On the road in front is a horse and cart and railroad tracks.
Creator: Centennial Photographic Co., photographer., creator
Date: 1876
Location: Centennial album [P.8965.11f]

Title: Machinery Hall.
Description: View of Machinery hall with flags on top and landscaped trees and shrubs in front. Foreground depicts locomotive and full passenger car with West End Passenger Railway Company next to a platform.
Creator: Centennial Photographic Co., photographer., creator
Date: 1876
Location: Centennial album [P.8965.1f]

Title: Variation - Navy group for Lincoln Monument.
Description: Exhibit title: Naval group - Larkin G. Mead, Ames Manufacturing Company, Chicopee, Mass, Exhibit #146, Memorial Hall/Art Gallery, Bldg. #101. Sculpture of three men around a cannon. One man is seated on top of the cannon, one is peering around it on the left and the third is standing erect with a telescope in his hand. All are in navy dress. Erected outside of Memorial Hall. The sculpture was made for the Lincoln Monument in Springfield, Illinois.
Creator: Centennial Photographic Co., photographer., creator
Date: 1876
Location: Centennial album [P.8965.3d]

Title: Bird's eye view of grounds from reservoir.
Description: Aerial view of the exhibition from the reservoir. Architects: Michigan State Building - N/A; New Hampshire State Building - N/A; Connecticut State Building - D.R. Brown, from a design by Donald G. Mitchell; Massachusetts State Building - N/A; Delaware State Building - E.L. Rice Jr.; Maryland State Building - George A. Frederick; U.S. Government Building - James H. Windrim; Main Exhibition Building - Henry Pettit & Joseph M. Wilson; Machinery Hall - Henry Pettit & Joseph M. Wilson.
Creator: Centennial Photographic Co., photographer., creator
Date: 1876
Location: Centennial - stereos [P.9260.47]

Title: Bird's-eye view of grounds from resevoir.
Description: Aerial view of the exhibition from the reservoir. Architects: Connecticut State Building - D.R. Brown, from a design by Donald G. Mitchell; U.S. Government Building - James H. Windrim; Women's Pavilion - H.J. Schwarzmann; Machinery Hall and Main Exhibition Building - Henry Pettit & Joseph M. Wilson.
Creator: Centennial Photographic Co., photographer., creator
Date: 1876
Location: Centennial album [P.8965.11e]

Title: The Lake, from Machinery Hall.
Description: Depicts lake with fountain in center, Cook's World's Ticket Office in foreground, and French Retaurant and U.S. Government Building in background.
Creator: Centennial Photographic Co., photographer., creator
Date: 1876
Location: Centennial album [P.8965.13c]

Title: The lake, from Machinery Hall.
Description: View of lake looking northwest from Machinery Hall. Cook's World's Ticket Office visible in foreground. U.S. Government Building and Michigan State Building visible in background. Also depicts fountains, railroad tracks, and boats.
Creator: Centennial Photographic Co., photographer., creator
Date: 1876
Location: Centennial - stereos [P.9047.181]

Title: Selections from Elkington's repousse exhibit - Main Building.
Description: Exhibit title: Elkinston [sic] & Co., Birmingham, Exhibit #134, Main Exhibition Building, Bldg. #1. Ornate enameled and repousse work platters, vases, and urns decorated with figurines and plants. Titles on labels: Cloisonne and repousse -- England, and: Selection from silver and steel repousse, works of art, and: Taken expressly for Harper's Weekly.
Creator: Centennial Photographic Co., photographer., creator
Date: 1876
Location: *Centennial - photos [P.9037.9]

Title: Study in Horticultural Hall - for "art and industry".
Description: Exhibit title: Foley, Margaret A., Rome, Exhibit #1, Horticultural Hall, Bldg. #151. Foley's Fountain surrounded by ferns. In the background there is a sign for Tuft's soda water.
Creator: Centennial Photographic Co., photographer., creator
Date: 1876
Location: Centennial - photos [P.9047.188]

Title: Mrs. Maxwell's Rocky Mountain Museum Series - Colorado Building
Description: View of Mrs. Maxwell's Rocky Mountain Museum Series in the Colorado Building. Depicts a display of stuffed wildlife in a replica of their natural habitat. Trees, shrubbery, and large boulders create the natural effect.
Creator: Centennial Photographic Co., photographer., creator
Date: 1876
Location: Centennial - album [P.8965.24b]

Title: Singer Sewing Machine Company's Building
Description: Interior view of the Singer Sewing Machine Company's Building. Depicts a formal display featuring two mannequins wearing elegant gowns. Behind the mannequin display, the background shows embroidered, floral draperies hanging before the windows.
Creator: Centennial Photographic Co., photographer., creator
Date: 1876
Location: Centennial - album [P.8965.22b]

Title: American Watch Company's Exhibit - Machinery Hall
Description: Interior view of Machinery Hall depicting the exhibit by the American Watch Company. Also shows the equipment and machinery used in the watch industry.
Creator: Centennial Photographic Co., photographer., creator
Date: 1876
Location: Centennial - album [P.8965.21d]

Title: General view of state buildings.
Description: "General view of state buildings. The state buildings seen here are, from the right, those of Michigan, New Hampshire, Connecticut, Massachusetts and New York. There were 24 separate state buildings in all at the exposition. At the extreme left is one of the three British Government Buildings. The low round building in the center near the Massachusetts Building is a public comfort station. "--Looney. Old Philadelphia. p. 210. Connecticut Building architect: D.R. Brown, from a design by Donald G. Mitchell. Five state buildings, Saint George's House (British) and a comfort station in a row with men standing on railroad tracks in the foreground. American flag flies in front of the New York Building and benches are on the path. Obscured views of Delaware and Maryland Buildings.
Creator: Centennial Photographic Co., photographer., creator
Date: 1876
Location: Centennial - photos [P.9047.189]

Title: Bird's-eye view of grounds, from Main Building.
Description: Overview of exhibition grounds, with railroad and buildings visible. Flags top most buildings. Image is identical to P-8611.
Creator: Centennial Photographic Co., photographer., creator
Date: 1876
Location: *Centennial - photos [P.8700.5]

Title: Centennial grounds, looking east.
Description: Architects: Main Bldg. -- Henry Pettit & Joseph M. Wilson ; Machinery Hall -- Pettit & Wilson ; Pa. Bldg -- H.J. Schwarzmann & Hugh Kafka. View of Centennial grounds with several buildings and the lake visible. In the foreground are carts, a tower topped by a flag, and a bench-lined walkway.
Creator: Centennial Photographic Co., photographer., creator
Date: 1876
Location: Centennial album [P.8965.12f]

Title: Russian Department - Main Building.
Description: Exhibit title: Hessrich [sic] & Woerffel, St. Petersburg, Exhibit #63a, Main Exhibition Building, Bldg. #1. Furniture made of malachite, lapis, jasper, rhondonite, nephrite, labrador, with bronze fittings.
Creator: Centennial Photographic Co., photographer., creator
Date: 1876
Location: *Centennial - photos [P.9037.8]

Title: Horticultural Hall, East front.
Description: Artist: The Mott Fountain -- J.L. Mott Iron Works, New York. Exterior of Horticultural Hall with the Mott fountain and a horse and carriage in front. Sculptures of children, angels, and women decorate the fountain. Item is identical to P.8700.7.
Creator: Centennial Photographic Co., photographer., creator
Date: 1876
Location: *Centennial - photos [P.9037.13]

Title: Bird's eye view of grounds, from Main Building.
Description: Overview of exhibition grounds, with railroad and buildings visible. Flags top most buildings. Image is identical to P.8700.5
Creator: Centennial Photographic Co., photographer., creator
Date: 1876
Location: *Centennial - photos [P.8611]

Title: Washington Relics - U.S. Government Building.
Description: Display of military items, including a tattered American flag backdrop, clothing, pots and pans, desk, chair, bellows and trunks. Titles on labels: Washington relics, Govt. B.; and Taken expressly for Harper's Weekly.
Creator: Centennial Photographic Co., photographer., creator
Date: 1876
Location: *Centennial - photos [P.9844.51]

Title: N.W. view of Elkington & Co.'s exhibit.
Description: Exhibit titles: Marchand, Louis Leon, Paris, Exhibit #478; Elkinston [sic] & Co., Birmingham, Exhibit #134, Main Exhibition Building, Bldg., #1. Showcase containing suits of armor and decorative metal ware, including candelabra, platters, urns, and chandeliers. Beside Elkington exhibit is Marchand.
Creator: Centennial Photographic Co., photographer., creator
Date: 1876
Location: *Centennial - photos [P.91331.1]

Title: Japanese Section - Main Building.
Description: View of large ornamental arch in Japanese section of main building. In foreground people sit on benches. In background large display of Japanese goods including a pagoda, screens and bronze vases, urns, and figurines.
Creator: Centennial Photographic Co., photographer., creator
Date: 1876
Location: *photos - Centennial [P.9037.10]

Title: Centennial Exhibition Souvenir Fan
Description: Souvenir fan commemorating the Centennial Exhibition held in Philadelphia in 1876. Folding fan with thirty blades including guards. Shows the Main Building at Fairmount Park, designed by Henry Pettit and Joseph M. Wilson. Numerous men and women visitors walk the grounds in front of the building. A Japanese woman, wearing her hair up with Kanzashi hair decorations, and attired in a pink, blue, and red kimono, stands holding a fan. Red roses grow at her feet. In the right, a Japanese woman, wearing her hair up and attired in a blue, red, and pink kimono, holds a red fan in her left hand, and in her right hand she holds the hand of a young Japanese boy, attired in a yellow and red kimono. The verso depicts a bird perched on a branch with pink and red flowers, and the silhouette of two birds against a blue background. Text printed across the top lists the names and addresses of Philadelphia hotels: “Irving House. 817 Walnut St.; Guy’s. Cor. 7th St. and Chestnut; Colonnade. Cor. 15th St. and Chestnut; St. Cloud. 709 Arch St.; La Pierre. Broad St. Below Chestnut; Girard. Corner Ninth and Chestnut; Continental. Corner Ninth & Chestnut; Bingham. Corner 11th St. and Market St.; American. 517 Chestnut St.; Merchant’s. 42 North 4th St.; Washington. 711 Chestnut St.; Markoe. 919 Chestnut St.” Additional text includes, “Main Building, International Exhibition. Fairmount Park, Philadelphia. 1876. Length 1880 feet. Width 464.”, Gift of Linda Kimiko August, 2023.
Date: [ca. 1876]
Location: OBJ 924

Title: Japaneses bronzes - Main Building.
Description: Exhibit title: Kiriu-Kosho-Kuwaisha, First Japanese Manufacturing & Trading Co., Tokio, Exhibit #286, Main Exhibition Building, Bldg. Three ornate bronze vases.
Creator: Centennial Photographic Co., photographer., creator
Date: 1876
Location: *Centennial - photos [P.9844.50]

Title: Statue - "Love Blinds".
Description: Exhibit title: Love is blind, Italy, Exhibit #340, Art Annex, Bldg. #102. Sculpture of a nude woman with flowers around her legs. A Cupid is above her, covering her eyes with his hands.
Creator: Centennial Photographic Co., photographer., creator
Date: 1876
Location: *Centennial - photos [P.91331.3]

Title: Iowa State Building.
Description: Exterior view of building with front porch roof held up with pillars.
Creator: Centennial Photographic Co., photographer., creator
Date: 1876
Location: Centennial album [P.8965.11b]

Title: Statue: "Out in the rain".
Description: Sculpture of two children, a boy and a girl, standing under an umbrella.
Creator: Centennial Photographic Co., photographer., creator
Date: 1876
Location: *Centennial - photos [P.9037.16]

Title: Meriden Silver Plate Company's exhibit - Main Building.
Description: Exhibit title: Meriden Silver Plate Co., West Meriden, Conn., Exhibit #444, Main Exhibition Building, Bldg. #1. Silver and glass serving dishes with figurines.
Creator: Centennial Photographic Co., photographer., creator
Date: 1876
Location: *Centennial - photos [P.9037.17]

Title: Statue: "Vanity".
Description: Sculpture of a girl leaning backwards, admiring the back of her dress.
Creator: Centennial Photographic Co., photographer., creator
Date: 1876
Location: *Centennial - photos [P.9037.18]

Title: The first locomotive.
Description: Man standing next to locomotive with railroad cars in background.
Creator: Centennial Photographic Co., photographer., creator
Date: 1876
Location: Centennial album [P.8965.13e]

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: Horticultural Hall postcards
Description: Depicts hall built 1875 after designs by Hermann J. Schwarzmann, 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. Includes exterior views taken from various angles and nearby views of the Sunken Gardens and the Lily Pond., Contains 19 postcards printed in color and 4 printed in black and white., Accession numbers: P.9048.4, P.9048.25, P.9490.33, P.9048.69, P.9048.79, P.9048.121, P.9048.140, P.9048.174, P.9048.240, P.9048.263, P.9048.270, P.9048.275, P.9048.302, P.9048.312, P.9048.334, P.9048.346, P.9048.348, P.9048.352, P.9048.353, P.9048.361, P.9048.397, P.9048.419 and P.9076.11., Digitized with funding from a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012.
Date: 1900-1940
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department LCP postcards - Parks & squares - Fairmount Park - Horticultural Hall - [various]

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