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Title: Grand panoramic scenery! Comprising a series of splendid views! illustrating many of the principal events of the present great Rebellion! consisting of battles on land & sea, forts, vessels of war, &c. ... Astronomy Moveable astronomical diagrams of the solar system--showing the revolution of all the planets, with their satelites [sic], round the sun. ... Scenes in Bible history ... These paintings are larger than any ever brought before the public--are well defined and beautifully colored! and will be very instructive to the seeker after knowledge, ... The different scenes, views & drawings will be explained as they are being exhibited, in a plain, chaste and impressive manner, so that they will form a lesson that will be worth ten times the price of admission, and never fail to give satisfaction to all who witness them. Will exhibit in [blank] Doors open at [blank] o'clk. To commence at [blank] o'clk. Admission--Adults, [blank] cts. Children, [blank] cts
Description: Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Freidly, Samuel
Date: [between 1861 and 1865]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1861 Freidly (28)5761.F.32a (McAllister)

Title: Monroe & Michener's Great American rebellion is coming and will exhibit at [blank] on [blank] 186[blank] This is a true and correct representation of all the most prominent battles, from the bombardment of Fort Sumter up to the very latest battles. Also, the late riot of New York, ... Mr. Monroe, late of the Army of the United States, has spared no pains to make this one of the most correct and interesting exhibitions of the kind ever put before the public. He, having become disabled, and therefore unfitted to remain in the service, begs to inform the public in general that he will accompany this great exhibition, and respectfully solicits your patronage. Programme. Read the list of battles! ... Admission, 25 cents. Children, under 10 years of age, 15 cents
Description: The New York Draft Riots, March 1863, and the fall of Vicksburg, July 1863, are both included in the list of scenes., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Monroe & Michener
Date: [1863?]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare *PB 1863 Monroe (28)5761.F.30 (McAllister)

Title: Grand exhibition and lecture of chromatropical, phantasmagorical and dioramic views! Consisting of the following: a series of splendid views illustrating some of the principal events of the present war consisting of battles, portraits, vessels of war, comic incidents, &c., &c. This exhibition will consist of paintings representing historical events, landscape scenes, antiquities, costumes, beasts, birds, plants and trees. ... The vicisitudes and adventures in the lives of the world's favored characters ... Moving astronomical diagrams of the solar system. ... Laugh and grow fat. As we think it wholesome to laugh, we have, in connection with the above, a series of paintings showing the adventures of a fast young gent on horseback. Disolving views! ... Will exhibit in the [blank] Doors open at [blank] o'clock. To commence at [blank] o'clock. Admission---Adults, [blank] cents. Children, [blank] cents
Description: "The optical arrangement of the magic lantern used in this exhibition far surpasses any ever brought before the public in point of size and power. It is accommodated with two six inch condensing lenses, with silver-plated parabolic reflectors. The paintings are large and beautifully colored, and when exposed in the camera, the figures of persons and animals are made to appear as large as life.", Printed area, including ornamental border, measures 74.3 x 23.4 cm., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Freidly, Samuel
Date: [between 1861 and 1865]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare *PB 1861 Freidly (28)5761.F.17 (McAllister)

Title: Odd Fellows' Hall positively only two days longer Monday and Tuesday eve'ngs, Jan. 25th and 26th Crowded houses. Everybody delighted. Tickets, 25 cents. Packages of six, $1.00 Doors open at half-past 6 o'clock. To commence at half-past 7. Children, with their parents fifteen cents. Goodwin & Woodward's Polyorama of the war! This magnificent work of art, just finished at the enormous expense of $20.000. Vast and comprehensive! Officially authentic! And minute in all its details. The only extensive, popular and complete exhibition of the kind before the public. Every scene sketched upon the spot and painted with scrupulous fidelity by a corps of celebrated artists of New York City, ... Profuse with startling dioramic effects!
Description: Jan. 25 fell on a Monday in 1864., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Goodwin & Woodward
Date: [1864]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1864 Goodwin (27)5761.F.99 (McAllister)

Title: The Union magic lantern exhibition At [blank] Scene in the Great Rebellion The first act of treason. The insult to our flag. Fort Sumpter [sic]. Rebel encampment. Rebel fleet off Fort Pickens. The rip raps. Munson's Hill. Union pickets. ... Also a large collection of miscellaneous pieces, humorous & romantic. The entertainment will conclude with a beautiful display of chromotropes, or artificial fire works, such as used in dissolving views. ... Doors open at 6 1/2 o'clock. Commence at 7 1/4 o'clock. The price of admission will be to suit the the times. Admission 15 cts. Children 10 Persons coming in families 10 cts. all round.--No unruly boys admitted
Description: Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Date: [1861]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare sm # Am 1861 Union (2)5786.F.90b (McAllister)

Title: Reading Fair, Berks County, Pa
Description: Aerial views of the September, 1922 Reading Fair showing oval-shaped horse racing track and audience stands. Buildings include the Poultry Building, Cattle Stable, Cooling Barn, and Manufacturers' Exhibit. Also visible are tents, railroad tracks, a Ferris wheel, houses, parked automobiles, and signage for "Burdan's Ice Cream." Muhlenberg Twp. Bldg. at 210 George St. is visible. Historical Society of Berks County in Reading, Pa. has a 3 ft. x 5 ft. print of negative 2771. Views are northwest to southeast. Probably taken September 12-16, 1922., Negative numbers: 2770, 2771., Record revised with information supplied by former Aero Service employee Carl H. Winnefeld, Jr.
Creator: Aero Service Corporation, photographer
Date: 1922
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Aero Service [P.8990.2770 & 2771]

Title: Eleventh annual fair of the Illinois State Agricultural Soc'y will be held at Decatur! Commencing on Monday, Sept. 28th, 1863, and continuing for six days. 1863. 1863. The fair grounds are unexcelled for beauty & convenience, and contain four large springs of pure water
Description: Printed in green, red, blue, and black., The illustration is an eagle, with the banner: State sovereignty & national union!, Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Library Company copy mutilated at foot, removing some text and any existing imprint., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Illinois State Agricultural Society
Date: [1863]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 5# Am 1863 Illinois (3)5777.F.66 (McAllister)

Title: Plan of fair for the Soldiers & Sailors Home. Academy of Music, Philadelphia. October 23 to November 4, 1865. [graphic] / F. Bourquin, Chesnut St. 602.
Description: Published in The Knapsack, October 24, 1865. [*Per K 9.7 5776.F.25], Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook of Civil War miscellanies., Floor plan showing the layout of departments at the exhibition organized to raise funds for the home for destitute and wounded Civil War veterans. Display sponsors include the Fire Department, First Presbyterian Church, "Women's Mission" and the Penn Relief Association as well as local neighborhoods, towns, and counties including West Philadelphia, Germantown, Montgomery County, Chester County, Bethlehem, and Jenkintown. Displays include fancy goods, china, photographs & albums, books, canned fruit and confectionery, hardware, sewing machines, dolls, silhouettes, and silver. Exhibition also provided a table for the fair periodical "The Knapsack," a fruit stand, donation table, refreshment saloon, smoking saloon, and ladies dressing room.
Creator: Bourquin, F. (Frederick), b. 1808 lithographer., creator
Date: [1865]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia Print Dept. *BW - Theatres & halls - A (2)5786.F.106a]

Title: Superb entertainment The grand stereopticon (Copyrighted by P.E. Abel, Philadelphia.) ... Monday, Septem'r 12, 1864, and every evening during the week. A ghost! A ghost! A ghost! Several hundred new and splendid views, chiefly foreign, and never before shown in this city!! ... Among the many new scenes we shall present, will be the cedebrated [sic] historical apparition of Berlin ... Change of programme constantly! At each entertainment will be presented a choice selection, comprising the grandest and most attractive views of American and European scenery: ... Admission, 25 cents. Children, 15 cents Doors open at 7 o'clock. To commence at 8 o'clock
Description: Parentheses substituted for square brackets in title transcription., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Toy, John
Date: [1864]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare Am 1864 Toy (6)5761.F.19b (McAllister)

Title: Superb entertainment The grand stereopticon (Copyrighted by P.E. Abel, Philadelphia.) ... Monday, October 3d, 1864, and every evening during the week. A ghost! A ghost! A ghost! Several hundred new and splendid views, chiefly foreign, and never before shown in this city!! ... Among the many new scenes we shall present, will be the celebrated historical apparition of Berlin ... At each entertainment will be presented a choice selection, comprising the grandest and most attractive views of American and European scenery: ... Admission, 25 cents. Children, 15 cents Doors open at 7 o'clock. To commence at 8 o'clock
Description: Parentheses substituted for square brackets in title transcription., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Toy, John
Date: [1864]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1864 Toy (6)5761.F.20b (McAllister)

Title: Last week of the grand stereopticon (Copyrighted by P.E. Abel, Philadelphia.) ... Monday, October 24th, 1864 (and every evening during the week.) This last week will be presented the ghost! and all of the finest gems of the collection, which now number nearly one thousand! ... Notice.--A night with the sculptors! by request Friday evening, Oct. 28th, will be set apart for statuary exclusively! ... Saturday, October 29th, last night. ... Among the many new scenes we shall present, will be the celebrated historical apparition of Berlin ... At each entertainment will be presented a choice selection, comprising the grandest and most attractive views of American and European scenery: ... Admission, 25 cents. Children, 15 cents Doors open at 7 o'clock. To commence at 8 o'clock
Description: Parentheses substituted for square brackets around the copyright statement in title transcription., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Toy, John
Date: [1864]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1864 Toy (6)5761.F.28a (McAllister)

Title: The Stereopticon of the American Civil War truthfully portraying the exciting events of the times Illustrating, in life like colors, the fearful scenes of blood and carnage! the heroic courage of our devoted soldiers: and the bravery and heroism of our generals! ... Also, a series of beautiful illustrations of the Revolutionary War, and a tour through sacred and classic lands Will be exhibited at the [blank] on [blank] eve'ng, [blank] at 7 o'clock Admission [blank] cts. Children, under 12, [blank] cts ... The tableaux will be explained as they appear to the audience, and will be brilliantly illuminated by two of the celebrated Drummond lights
Description: Views of the Civil War include battles of the Peninsular Campaign, April to July 1862., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Date: [not before 1862]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1862 Stereopticon (28)5761.F.37a (McAllister)

Title: Gen. Hooker the mammoth ox will arrive in Phila. Saturday, the 27th inst., to be on exhibition at [blank] General Hooker is ahead of the world for size and beauty. The general was bred in Ohio and fed in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania He weighs between 3700 & 3800 lbs. He is owned by the undersigned. Admittance, 20 cents. Ladies, free
Description: Myers & Moore are listed in the 1860 Philadelphia directory; "Fighting Joe" Hooker was promoted Brigadier General at the outset of the Civil War., Printed on yellow paper., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Moore & Myers
Date: [1861?]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 2# Am 1861 Moore (1)1322.F.279 (McAllister)

Title: Trenton Fair, Trenton, New Jersey
Description: Aerial views of the Trenton Fair circa 1922, showing oval-shaped horse racing track and audience stands, and many buildings, including the Manufacturers & Merchants Building, Dairy Cattle, Coliseum, and Auto Exhibit. Also visible are tents, railroad tracks, a Ferris wheel, houses, and parked automobiles., Negative numbers: 2794, 2796, 2797, 2799, 2800, 2810., Record updated with information supplied by former Aero Service employee Carl H. Winnefeld, Jr.
Creator: Aero Service Corporation, photographer
Date: ca. 1922
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Aero Service [P.8990.2794; P.8990.2796; P.8990.2797; P.8990.2799; P.8990.2800; P.8990.2810]

Title: Town Hall, Pottsville for one week only Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, ev'ngs, Feb. 1st, 2d, 3d, 4th, 5th & 6th, 1864 Tickets, 25 cents. Packages of six, one dollar Lecture to commence at half-past 7 o'clock. Doors open an hour previous. Matinee Wednesday & Saturday, at 3 o'clock. Children, 10 cents. Adults, 15. Doors open at 2--commence at 3 Goodwin & Woodward's Polyorama of the war! This magnificent work of art, just finished at the enormous expense of $20.000. Vast and comprehensive! Officially authentic! And minute in all its details. The only extensive, popular and complete exhibition of the kind before the public. Every scene sketched upon the spot and painted with scrupulous fidelity by a corps of celebrated artists of New York City, ... Profuse with startling dioramic effects!
Description: Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Goodwin & Woodward
Date: [1864]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare *PB 1864 Goodwin (25)5761.F.120a (McAllister)

Title: Thompson's Hall, Danville for five nights only Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, eve'ngs, February 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th & 13th, 1864. Tickets, 25 cents. Packages of six, one dollar Lecture to commence at half-past 7 o'clock. Doors open an hour previous. Matinee Wednesday & Saturday, at 3 o'clock. Children, 10 cents. Adults, 15. Doors open at 2--commence at 3 Goodwin & Woodward's Polyorama of the war! This magnificent work of art, just finished at the enormous expense of $20.000. Vast and comprehensive! Officially authentic! And minute in all its details. The only extensive, popular and complete exhibition of the kind before the public. Every scene sketched upon the spot and painted with scrupulous fidelity by a corps of celebrated artists of New York City, ... Profuse with startling dioramic effects!
Description: Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Goodwin & Woodward
Date: [1864]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare *PB 1864 Goodwin (25)5761.F.121a (McAllister)

Title: Stereoscopian! This wonderful exhibition will open at the Assembly Buildings! on Christmas Eve, Thursday, Dec. 24th, 1863 Will be continued every succeeding evening, until further notice. Gigantic stereoscopic pictures! Magnificent dissolving views surpassing anything heretofore presented to the public, "A voyage down the stream of civilizatation and progress, from the earliest times to the present day. Each evening the entertainment will be varied by choice selections of the most remarkable and attractive views! of American, European, Asiatic & African scenery
Description: John Toy, proprietor; E.B. Merchants, operator., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Toy, John
Date: [1863]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1863 Toy (25)5761.F.106b (McAllister)

Title: This eve'ng at 8 o'clock the wonderful stereopticon! Exhibited for fifteen successive weeks, at the Assembly Buildings. This is a novel and intellectual entertainment, which has received the unqualified approval of distinguished scientific men, travelers, clergymen, teachers, artist [sic], and savans, being pronounced artistic! instructive! and most entertaining! and without an equal as an educational and refining influence. By the aid of the stereopticon, a new and powerful apparatus, tiny stereographs or sun pictures from nature or art are magnified five thousand times, presenting gigantic stereographic pictures, illuminated by the most powerful light known to science. ... America, Europe and the Holy Land ... The resources of the stereopticon are endless Change of programme each evening ... Royal residences. ... Monuments and ruins! ... Noted scenery: ... Objects of special interest: ... Museums and statuary: ... Copies of celebrated paintings by the old masters. Portraits of heroes and statesmen Above we give only a few of a very large collection of views, including panoramas of the most noted cities, and objects in and about those cities. Brief and appropriate remarks accompany each seene [sic]. Admission, 15 cents. Children, 10 cents
Description: A similar playbill, with the same typos, is headed: Lancaster Hall Germantown. On Thursday and Friday evenings, June 18th and 19th, at 8 o'clock The Wonderful stereopticon!; June 18 fell on a Thursday in 1863., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Date: [1863]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1863 Wonder (28)5761.F.37b (McAllister)

Title: Abel & Leyland's stereopticon in the large room of the Assembly Buildings southwest corner Tenth and Chestnut streets. Open every evening commencing at 8 o'clock, and every afternoon, commencing at 3 o'clock. Stereoscopic pictures from nature, representing the most celebrated views and objects in the world ... Together with a number of interesting local views ... ancient & modern statuary ... Mons. Blondin crossing Niagara Falls The pictures will be described by a gentleman of well known literary and artistic abilities. As an educational and refining influence, this exhibition is without an equal, and it has received the unqualified approval of scientific men, clergymen, teachers, travelers and artists. Doors open at quarter-past 7. Exhibition to commence at 8. A change of views each evening. Appropriate music by an accomplished artist. Cards of admission, 25 cents. Children's tickets, 15 cents Family ticket, admitting 5 persons, $1
Description: "Assembly Buildings, Tenth and Chesnut Streets--Abel & Leyland's stereopticon exhibition. These entertainments are now growing in favor with our citizens, and the hall is nightly filled with large and appreciative audiences."--Philadelphia Inquirer, Feb. 8, 1861., Printed in blue., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Abel & Leyland
Date: [1861]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1861 Abel (6)5761.F.46b (McAllister)

Title: Chahoon Hall, Wilkesbarre for three days only Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday evenings, February 15th, 16th and 17th, 1864. Tickets, 25 cents. Packages of six, one dollar Lecture to commence at quarter-before 8 o'clock. Doors open an hour previous. Matinee, Wednesday at 3 o'clock. Children, 10 cents. Adults, 15. Doors open at 2--commence at 3 Goodwin & Woodward's Polyorama of the war! This magnificent work of art, just finished at the enormous expense of $20.000. Vast and comprehensive! Officially authentic! And minute in all its details. The only extensive, popular and complete exhibition of the kind before the public. Every scene sketched upon the spot and painted with scrupulous fidelity by a corps of celebrated artists of New York City, ... Profuse with startling dioramic effects!
Description: Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Goodwin & Woodward
Date: [1864]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare *PB 1864 Goodwin (25)5761.F.123a (McAllister)

Title: Odd Fellows' Hall, Camden for four days only Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, April 13th, 14th, 15th and 16th, 1864 Tickets 25 cents. Packages of six, one dollar Lecture to commence at quarter-before 8 o'clock. Doors open an hour previous. Matinee Saturday at 3 o'clock. Children, 10 cents. Adults, 15. Doors open at 2--commence at 3 Goodwin & Woodward's Polyorama of the war! This magnificent work of art, just finished at the enormous expense of $20.000. Vast and comprehensive! Officially authentic! And minute in all its details. The only extensive, popular and complete exhibition of the kind before the public. Every scene sketched upon the spot and painted with scrupulous fidelity by a corps of celebrated artists of New York City, ... Profuse with startling dioramic effects!
Description: Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Goodwin & Woodward
Date: [1864]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare *PB 1864 Goodwin (26)5761.F.13a (McAllister)

Title: Prof. Tyler's stereopticon views of the great Southern Rebellion! will be exhibited in [blank] on [blank] The entertainment will commence with revolving views of welcome Col. Wilson's Zouaves taking the oath to march through Baltimore. Col. Ellsworth revenged. ... Portrait of General M'Clellan commander in chief of the U.S. Army. ... the Battle of Newbern, N.C. Capture of the fortifications and utter route of the rebels, March 14th, 1862. ... Noah's ark. ... The whole exhibition to close with pieces comical & entertaining ... Admission, 25 cents. Children, half-price Doors open at 7; to commence at half-past 7
Description: Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Tyler, Prof
Date: [not before 1862]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1862 Tyler (28)5761.F.49a (McAllister)

Title: Grand magic lantern! and musical entertainment! will be given at [blank] on [blank] evening, at [blank] Programme. Part first. Views of the war! ... to conclude with comic songs and music
Description: Views of the Civil War include battles of the Peninsular Campaign, April to July 1862., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Main, John, magic lantern proprietor
Date: [not before 1862]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1862 Main (28)5761.F.29a (McAllister)

Title: Brant's Hall, Harrisburg for one week only commencing Tuesday evening, March 31, and continuing every evening during the week. Tickets, 25 cents. Packages of 6 tickets, one dollar Children under 10 years of age, 15 cents. Doors open at 7 o'clock. Lecture to commence quarter-before 8. Grand historic mirror of the American war! The most exciting topic of the times! The only work of the kind in existence, sketched by eye-witnesses, and painted by the most eminent artists, under the supervision of the well-known Pearson Brothers, of New York. ... Mr. Robert Pearson, the principal artist, has made arrangements to add to this popular work, from week to week, all the principal events that may transpire in the prosecution of the war, having distinguished artists engaged to forward to him sketches and reports prepared on the spot. ... The unseemly daubs which are generally produced for public inspection, under the name of panoramas, have, in a great measure, shaken the confidence of the people; ... It is necessary, therefore, to inform all classes that this panorama has met with the most unbounded success, having been exhibited within the past few months, in Philadelphia, to not less than 75,000 spectators
Description: March 31 fell on a Tuesday in 1863., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Date: [1863]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare *PB 1863 Grand (27)5761.F.3 (McAllister)

Title: Odd Fellows' Hall! The last night Thursday, Jan. 22, '63 The magnificent and original dioramic spectacle of the diorama of the burning of Moscow! ... To be preceded by an unsurpassed collection of dioptric paintings! ... The dioptrics will close with some magnificent changes with the chromatrope ... Mr. Gallagher, the world-renowned humorist will introduce a scene in ventriloquism, ... He will introduce his lilliputian friend, Little Bobby!! ... In order to give all an opportunity of witnessing the above beautiful entertainment, the proprietor has reduced the admission to the merely nominal price of 15 cents each. Doors open at 7 o'clock. To commence at 8
Description: Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Date: [1863]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1863 Odd (25)5761.F.39b (McAllister)

Title: Sanford's new Opera House Race Street, above Second. Friday and Saturday, Jan. 13th & 14th, 1865 Funston's great art wonder of the age. Change of views each evening! The new stereoscopian! which has produced an unparalleled sensation in San Francisco, Stockton, Sacramento, Marysville and Nevada Territory! The stereoscopian is a new and elaborate apparatus, combining the highest triumphs of optical and chemical science, by which photographic views from nature are displayed on canvass in vast dimensions with a powerful Drummond light and illustrating, with astonishing brilliancy, incidents in the present Rebellion ... Beautiful statuary! ... landscape scenery, ... Professor Hullfish will describe each view as it is presented. Admission, 25 cents. Children, 15 cents Reserved seats, 50 cents. Doors open at quarter before 7 o'clock. Commence at quarter before 8 Any person wishing a repetition of any view previously exhibited, will be gratified by leaving word at the office during the day
Description: Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Funston, Thomas G., b. 1825 or 6
Date: [1865]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1865 Funston (26)5761.F.97a (McAllister)

Title: Sanford's new Opera House Race Street, above Second. Monday, Jan. 16th and every evening during the week Funston's great art wonder of the age. Change of views each evening! The new stereoscopian! which has produced an unparalleled sensation in San Francisco, Stockton, Sacramento, Marysville and Nevada Territory! The stereoscopian is a new and elaborate apparatus, combining the highest triumphs of optical and chemical science, by which photographic views from nature are displayed on canvass in vast dimensions with a powerful Drummond light and illustrating, with astonishing brilliancy, incidents in the present Rebellion ... Beautiful statuary! ... landscape scenery, ... Professor Hullfish will describe each view as it is presented. Saturday, grand family matinee, commencing at 2 o'clock ... Admission, 25 cents. Children, 15 cents Reserved seats, 50 cents. Doors open at quarter before 7 o'clock. Commence at quarter before 8 Any person wishing a repetition of any view previously exhibited, will be gratified by leaving word at the office during the day
Description: "Extraordinary notice.--Sanford's Opera Troupe will re-open on Monday evening, January 23d, 1865. In conjunction with the above troupe are the celebrated Cook brothers, George W. and Joe.", Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Funston, Thomas G., b. 1825 or 6
Date: [1865]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1865 Funston (27)5761.F.118a (McAllister)

Title: Stereoscopian! A new and wonderful apparatus The greatest art wonder of the times Gigantic stereoscopic pictures! and magnificent dissolving views! will be exhibited at [blank] [blank] on [blank] Those who wish to enjoy magnificent representations of rare objects of interest in America, Europe, Asia and Africa, should not fail to visit this magical work of art surpassing anything heretofore presented to the public. Each entertainment will be varied by choice selections of the most elegant and romantic views ... Every object and view represented is of rare beauty and perfection. In our gallery of statuary we will exhibit works of the most renowned artists. American Civil War! Splendid views of the great American Civil War, embracing the most important battles, skirmishes, encampments, &c., &c., &c., from the beginning up to the present time; together with life-size portraits of our prominent military leaders! Each view presented to the audience will be described. Admission, [blank] cents Children, [blank] cents. Doors open at [blank] o'clk. To commence at [blank] o'clk
Description: Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Date: [between 1861 and 1865]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1861 Stereo (28)5761.F.36a (McAllister)

Title: Go and see the great wonder of the age to-night, at Odd Fellows' Hall, Norristown! :bThe wonderful stereopticon which has lately attracted so much attention in the large cities of Philadelphia, New York, Boston, Baltimore, and elsewhere, will be exhibited at the above popular hall, on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday evenings, September 29th and 30th, and October 1st, 2d and 3d, 1863. The largest audiences ever assembled can look upon it at one and the same time with sympathetic delight. More than 500,000 people have visited it, and pronounced it one of the greatest discoveries of the day! Enabling the beholder to make a tour all over the world in a single evening. The most famous places and objects of the earth, of all ages of the world, are here shown by the aid of this marvelous invention Don't fail to see it! See programmes. Admission, 25 cents Afternoon entertainment on Saturday, 3d Oct'r, commencing at 3 o'clock!
Description: John Toy, proprietor; E.E. Hulfish, lecturer; E.B. Merchants, operator., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Toy, John
Date: [1863]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1863 Toy (25)5761.F.99a (McAllister)

Title: Odd Fellows' Hall, Norristown Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday ev'ngs, September 29th and 30th, and October 1st, 2d, and 3d, 1863 The wonderful stereopticon Proprietor John Toy Delineator E.E. Hulfish, Esq. Manipulator Prof. E.B. Merchants It has been pronounced the great wonder of the age Its results are marvelous, and its resources endless! Change of programme each night! Grand day exhibition on Saturday afternoon October 3d, commencing at 3 o'clock. The stereopticon is a new and powerful apparatus, which, with the aid of the strongest artificial light that science has yet created, produces gigantic stereoscopic pictures! covering over 800 square feet of illuminated canvas, ... At each entertainment will be presented a choice selection, comprising the grandest and most attractive views of American and European scenery, ... The whole comprising the most noted objects of interest, as seen by travelers in a voyage around the world!! Each evening will be presented a number of interesting local views, choice specimens of monumental sculpture, &c., and statues and colossal portraits of eminent American heroes & statesmen ... Admission, 25 cents Doors open at 7 o'clock. To commence at 8
Description: Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Toy, John
Date: [1863]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1863 Toy (25)5761.F.98b (McAllister)

Title: The Great original cosmographicon or Grand voyage 'round the world! (From St. James' Hall, London,) an entirely novel and peculiar combination of apparatus, of unrivalled power and perfection, presenting the view, with a vividness bordering on reality, the noted scenes and places of the earth, as seen in a tour of the world; replete with effects of the most novel and startling nature, produced by the aid of the most intricate and extensive chemical and mechanical appliances yet contrived by modern ingenuity, making the entire voyage one of magnificent and colossal proportions, profuse with wonderful transformations! startling illusions! gorgeous spectacles! that fill the beholder with wondering delight! ... The various scenes and tableaux will be delineated by a gentleman who has spent years in traveling through the regions he describes; ... Admission, 25 cents Reserved seats, 25 cents extra
Description: Parentheses substituted for square brackets in title transcription., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Date: [1864]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1864 Great (26)5761.F.58a (McAllister)

Title: Odd Fellows' Hall, Frankford positively one week only Commencing Monday evening, March 2d, and every evening during the week. Tickets, 15 cents. Packages of 10, one dollar. Doors open at 7 o'clock. Lecture to commence quarter before 8. Grand exhibition on Saturday afternoon, at 3 o'clock, for schools and families, when children will be admitted for the low price of six cents. Grand historic mirror of the American war! The most exciting topic of the times! The only work of the kind in existence, sketched by eye-witnesses, and painted by the most eminent artists, under the supervision of the well-known Pearson Brothers, of New York. ... Mr. Robert Pearson, the principal artist, has made arrangements to add to this popular work, from week to week, all the principal events that may transpire in the prosecution of the war, having distinguished artists engaged to forward to him sketches and reports prepared on the spot
Description: March 2 fell on a Monday in 1863., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Date: [1863]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare *PB 1863 Grand (27)5761.F.96 (McAllister)

Title: Funck's Hall, Lebanon positively for three days only Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evenings, March 26th, 27th, and 28th. Tickets, 15 cents. Positively no half price. Doors open at 7 o'clock. Lecture to commence quarter-before 8. Grand exhibition on Saturday afternoon, at 3 o'clock, for schools and families, when children will be admitted for the low price of six cents. Grand historic mirror of the American war! The most exciting topic of the times! The only work of the kind in existence, sketched by eye-witnesses, and painted by the most eminent artists, under the supervision of the well-known Pearson Brothers, of New York. ... Mr. Robert Pearson, the principal artist, has made arrangements to add to this popular work, from week to week, all the principal events that may transpire in the prosecution of the war, having distinguished artists engaged to forward to him sketches and reports prepared on the spot. ... The unseemly daubs which are generally produced for public inspection, under the name of panoramas, have, in a great measure, shaken the confidence of the people; ... It is necessary, therefore, to inform all classes that this panorama has met with the most unbounded success, having been exhibited within the past few months, in Philadelphia, to not less than 75,000 spectators
Description: March 26 fell on a Thursday in 1863., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Date: [1863]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare *PB 1863 Grand (27)5761.F.51 (McAllister)

Title: Fulton Hall, Lancaster for five days commencing Tuesday evening, April 14, and continuing every evening during the week. Tickets, 15 cents. Positively no half price Doors open at 7 o'clock. Lecture to commence quarter-before 8. Grand exhibition on Saturday afternoon, at 3 o'clock, for schools and families, when children will be admitted for the low price of six cents. Grand historic mirror of the American war! The most exciting topic of the times! The only work of the kind in existence, sketched by eye-witnesses, and painted by the most eminent artists, under the supervision of the well-known Pearson Brothers, of New York. ... Mr. Robert Pearson, the principal artist, has made arrangements to add to this popular work, from week to week, all the principal events that may transpire in the prosecution of the war, having distinguished artists engaged to forward to him sketches and reports prepared on the spot. ... The unseemly daubs which are generally produced for public inspection, under the name of panoramas, have, in a great measure, shaken the confidence of the people; ... It is necessary, therefore, to inform all classes that this panorama has met with the most unbounded success, having been exhibited within the past few months, in Philadelphia, to not less than 75,000 spectators
Description: April 14 fell on a Tuesday in 1863., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Date: [1863]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare *PB 1863 Grand (27)5761.F.50 (McAllister)

Title: Rheems' Hall, Carlisle for five days commencing Tuesday evening, April 28, and continuing every evening during the week. Tickets, 15 cents. Positively no half price Doors open at 7 o'clock. Lecture to commence quarter-before 8. Grand exhibition on Saturday afternoon, at 3 o'clock, for schools and families, when children will be admitted for the low price of six cents. Grand historic mirror of the American war! The most exciting topic of the times! The only work of the kind in existence, sketched by eye-witnesses, and painted by the most eminent artists, under the supervision of the well-known Pearson Brothers, of New York. ... Mr. Robert Pearson, the principal artist, has made arrangements to add to this popular work, from week to week, all the principal events that may transpire in the prosecution of the war, having distinguished artists engaged to forward to him sketches and reports prepared on the spot. ... The unseemly daubs which are generally produced for public inspection, under the name of panoramas, have, in a great measure, shaken the confidence of the people; ... It is necessary, therefore, to inform all classes that this panorama has met with the most unbounded success, having been exhibited within the past few months, in Philadelphia, to not less than 75,000 spectators
Description: April 28 fell on a Tuesday in 1863., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Date: [1863]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare *PB 1863 Grand (27)5761.F.110 (McAllister)

Title: Franklin Hall, Chambersburg for five days commencing Tuesday evening, May 5, and continuing every evening during the week. Tickets, 15 cents. Positively no half price Doors open at 7 o'clock. Lecture to commence quarter-before 8. Grand exhibition on Saturday afternoon, at 3 o'clock, for schools and families, when children will be admitted for the low price of six cents. Grand historic mirror of the American war! The most exciting topic of the times! The only work of the kind in existence, sketched by eye-witnesses, and painted by the most eminent artists, under the supervision of the well-known Pearson Brothers, of New York. ... Mr. Robert Pearson, the principal artist, has made arrangements to add to this popular work, from week to week, all the principal events that may transpire in the prosecution of the war, having distinguished artists engaged to forward to him sketches and reports prepared on the spot. ... The unseemly daubs which are generally produced for public inspection, under the name of panoramas, have, in a great measure, shaken the confidence of the people; ... It is necessary, therefore, to inform all classes that this panorama has met with the most unbounded success, having been exhibited within the past few months, in Philadelphia, to not less than 75,000 spectators
Description: May 5 fell on a Tuesday in 1863., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Date: [1863]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare *PB 1863 Grand (27)5761.F.48 (McAllister)

Title: Odd Fellows' Hall, Allentown commencing Monday, May 25th, and continuing every evening during the week. Tickets, 15 cents. Positively no half price Doors open at 7 o'clock. Lecture to commence at 8. Grand exhibitions on Wednesday and Saturday afternoons, at 3 o'clock, for schools and families, when children will be admitted for the low price of six cents. Grand historic mirror of the American war! The most exciting topic of the times! The only work of the kind in existence, sketched by eye-witnesses, and painted by the most eminent artists, under the supervision of the well-known Pearson Brothers, of New York. ... Mr. Robert Pearson, the principal artist, has made arrangements to add to this popular work, from week to week, all the principal events that may transpire in the prosecution of the war, having distinguished artists engaged to forward to him sketches and reports prepared on the spot. ... The unseemly daubs which are generally produced for public inspection, under the name of panoramas, have, in a great measure, shaken the confidence of the people; ... It is necessary, therefore, to inform all classes that this panorama has met with the most unbounded success, having been exhibited within the past few months, in Philadelphia, to not less than 75,000 spectators
Description: May 25 fell on a Monday in 1863., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Date: [1863]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare *PB 1863 Grand (27)5761.F.95 (McAllister)

Title: Abel & Leyland's stereopticon A new series of these grand and intellectual entertainments, which surpass anything hitherto presented to the public, will be given, commencing Monday evening, Feb. 4th, and continue for two weeks only. The stereopticon is a new and powerful apparatus, which re-produces transparent photographs with all the effect of the stereoscope, magnified 24 feet in diameter, upon an illuminated canvas, covering 600 square feet, ... This evening will be presented--(selected from the following list,) gigantic stereoscopic pictures representing the most celebrated views and objects of the Old World and New: ... Whipple's celebrated photograph of the moon, ... Each evening will be presented a number of interesting local views: ... Pictures will be described by a gentleman of well known literary and artistic abilities. Doors open at quarter-past 7 o'clock. Exhibition to commence at 8. A change of views each evening. Appropriate music by an accomplished artist Cards of admission, 25 cts. Children's tickets, 15 cts. Family ticket, admitting 5 persons, $1
Description: Feb. 4 fell on a Monday in 1861., "Assembly Buildings, Tenth and Chesnut Streets--Abel & Leyland's stereopticon exhibition. These entertainments are now growing in favor with our citizens, and the hall is nightly filled with large and appreciative audiences."--Philadelphia Inquirer, Feb. 8, 1861., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Abel & Leyland
Date: [1861]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1861 Abel (28)5761.F.12a (McAllister)

Title: "Old Abe", Wisconsin Eagle.
Description: Display of "Old Abe", a Wisconsin Eagle, housed in an annex north of the Wisconsin State Building. Lithograph caption: "North of this building is an annex intended for special display of the productions of Wisconsin. It contains specimens of the ores, minerals, stone and woods of the State. Over this collection presides the war-eagle 'Old Abe,' a bird which can boast of a biography the particulars of which some of the 'Badger State' attendants will be glad to relate."
Creator: Centennial Photographic Co., photographer., creator
Date: 1876
Location: Centennial - stereos [P.9047.169]

Title: Silk Souvenir of the National Export Exposition, 1899
Description: Made to promote the National Export Exposition, which took place in Philadelphia from Sept. 14- Dec. 2, 1899 and attracted over a million visitors., Reads, "National Export Exposition, 1899, Philadelphia." At the bottom, "Made by Sauquoit Silk Mfg. Co.," "Bethlehem, Philadelphia, Scranton," and "J.J. Jordan, designer.", Depicts William Penn, Benjamin Franklin, and William McKinley framing a bird's eye view of the Commerical Museum., Gift of Helen Beitler, 2002.
Creator: Sauquoit Silk Manufacturing Company
Date: Ca. 1899
Location: OBJ 868

Title: Scene at the U. S. Agricultural Society's Fair, Philada. 1856. [graphic] / Js. Queen, delt.
Description: Location: Powelton grounds in West Philadelphia., Wainwright retrospective conversion project., Select link below to view a digital image., Historical Society of Pennsylvania: Bb8 Q3.
Creator: Queen, James Fuller, 1820 or 21-1886 artist., creator
Date: 1856.
Location: http://www.lcpgraphics.org/wainwright/W330.htm, Library Company of Philadelphia Print Dept. *W330 [P.2187]

Title: We persevere to save A grand exhibition of photographic & stereoscopic views of the American Civil War, the important events, such as battles, skirmishes, encampments, etc., from the beginning up to the present time, for the benefit of Hamilton Section, No. 24, C. of T. at the Commissioners' Hall, West Philadelphia, on Wednesday evening, June 16th, 1862. Commencing at 8 o'clock. The views will be presented on a disc 14 feet square, with the use of the calcium light. Remarks, by Geo. A. Shryock. Programme. ... Admission, 10 cents
Description: The program lists 82 numbered views., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Date: [1862]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare sm # Am 1862 We persev (2)5786.F.97b (McAllister)

Title: Beaux arts, section Francaise (No. 1)
Description: View of displays of French fine art, including sculpted nudes and framed works. The sculptures rest on pedestals and the prints are hung one on top of the other. The exposition held April 1-November 3, 1867 celebrated the technological and economic progress of the Second Empire, as well as originated the classification system followed by proceeding international exhibitions., Title printed on mount., Blindstamped on mount: Concession Unique., Yellow mount with rounded corners., Cataloging funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012.
Creator: M. Leon & J. Levy
Date: [1867]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Michael Zinman World's Fairs Collection - Stereographs [P.2008.36.25]

Title: Beaux arts, section Italienne (No. 13)
Description: View of Italian fine art on display, including sculpture and framed paintings. Sculpture includes busts and the paintings depict portraiture and religious scenes. The exposition held April 1-November 3, 1867 celebrated the technological and economic progress of the Second Empire, as well as originated the classification system followed by proceeding international exhibitions., Photographer's imprint printed on verso: M. Leon & J. Levy Ferrier, Sucrs. de Ferrier pere et fils et Soulier, 113, Boulevard de Sebastopol, 113 Paris. Vues sterescoptique sur verre de L'Exposition Universelle de 1867 ainsi que de tour les Pays., Title printed on mount., Blindstamped on mount: Concession Unique., Yellow mount with rounded corners., Cataloging funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012.
Creator: M. Leon & J. Levy
Date: [1867]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Michael Zinman World's Fairs Collection - Stereographs [P.2008.36.26]

Title: Distribution des récompenses vue générale, no. 2
Description: Shows the ten prize displays of emblems and products for the ten exposition groups on a central aisle of the exhibition palace lined with seating. Benches for the winners rest between the displays, rows of flowers flank the prizes, and banners hang from the arched ceiling. The exposition held April 1-November 3, 1867 celebrated the technological and economic progress of the Second Empire, as well as originated the classification system followed by proceeding international exhibitions. The prize giving ceremony was held on July 1, 1867., Title printed on mount., Blindstamped on mount: Concession Unique., Yellow mount with rounded corners., Cataloging funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012.
Creator: M. Leon & J. Levy
Date: [1867]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Michael Zinman World's Fairs Collection - Stereographs [P.2008.36.42]

Title: Beaux arts, section Italienne (No. 29)
Description: View lookinng through a passageway in the Italian fine art section. Sculpture fills the rooms and framed paintings line the walls. Sculpture includes busts and most are on pedestals. The exposition held April 1-November 3, 1867 celebrated the technological and economic progress of the Second Empire, as well as originated the classification system followed by proceeding international exhibitions., Photographer's imprint printed on verso: M. Leon & J. Levy Ferrier, Sucrs. de Ferrier pere et fils et Soulier, 113, Boulevard de Sebastopol, 113 Paris. Vues sterescoptique sur verre de L'Exposition Universelle de 1867 ainsi que de tour les Pays., Title printed on mount., Blindstamped on mount: Concession Unique., Yellow mount with rounded corners., Cataloging funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012.
Creator: M. Leon & J. Levy
Date: [1867]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Michael Zinman World's Fairs Collection - Stereographs [P.2008.36.30]

Title: Parc Français. Artillerie
Description: Shows a line of cannons near a creek in the park at the exposition. A dome roofed structure is visible in the background. Trees line the creek. The exposition held April 1-November 3, 1867 celebrated the technological and economic progress of the Second Empire, as well as originated the classification system followed by proceeding international exhibitions., Title printed on mount., Blindstamped on mount: Concession Unique., Yellow mount with rounded corners., Cataloging funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012.
Creator: M. Leon & J. Levy
Date: [1867]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Michael Zinman World's Fairs Collection - Stereographs [P.2008.36.35]

Title: Programme of the Miltonian tableaux! Section I. Shows representations of Heaven ... Section II. The Creation: ... Section III. Pandemonium, or Hell, ... Section IV. The Garden of Eden ... Advertiser's designator Read the following: Advertisers wanted for the Miltonian tableaux! Elegant and costly presents given as a reward
Description: "Amusements. A remarkable exhibition coming to Philadelphia next week. The great exhibition known as the Miltonian tableaux of Paradise lost, from London, England, will visit this city and be exhibited at Concert Hall, commencing Tuesday evening, November 7, for a short time, previous to being opened in New York."--Philadelphia Inquirer, Oct. 30, 1865., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Morrison, A. B.
Date: [1865?]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1865 Morrison (28)5761.F.29c (McAllister)

Title: Beautiful, grand and good The history of Babylon illustrated with beautiful colored diagrams! The only series of the kind. Mr. L. Davis will lecture on the subject of Babylon, at [blank] [blank] eve'ng [blank] Admission, 15 cents Gentleman and lady, 25 " Lecture to commence at 7 o'clock. The lecture embraces a description of the ancient city Babylon, accompanied with numerous splendid illuminated paintings! illustrative of the strength, splendor and magnificence of that most stately and renowned city. Forty views will be used in the lecture, and introduced in their proper order; a map of the country and landscape views. ... View of the spot ever memorable as the location of ancient Babylon. ... The Hanging garden: ... The city taken by Cyrus! ... Life-like specimens of wild beasts that now inhabit the spot
Description: Testimonials are dated Nov. 25, 1862 to June 23, 1863., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Davis, L.
Date: [not before 1863]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1863 Davis (25)5761.F.30b (McAllister)

Title: The history of Babylon illustrated with beautiful colored diagrams! The only series of the kind. Mr. L. Davis will lecture on the subject of Babylon, at [blank] on [blank] eve'ng [blank] Admission, 15 cents Gentleman and lady, 25 " Lecture to commence at eight o'clock. The lecture embraces a description of the ancient city Babylon, accompanied with numerous splendid illuminated paintings illustrative of the strength, splendor and magnificence of that most stately and renowned city. Forty views will be used in the lecture, and introduced in their proper order; a map of the country and landscape views. ... View of the spot ever memorable as the location of ancient Babylon. ... The Hanging garden: ... The city taken by Cyrus! ... Life-like specimens of wild beasts that now inhabit the spot
Description: Testimonials are dated Nov. 25, 1862 to June 23, 1863., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Davis, L.
Date: [not before 1863]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1863 Davis (25)5761.F.30a (McAllister)

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