Unmounted stereograph shows a display sponsored by the "Corn Exchange". Includes a portrait of George Washington, drums, and patriotic bunting. The Great Central or Sanitary Fair held June 7-28, 1864 on Logan Circle was one of several national fairs that displayed art, craft, and historical exhibits to benefit the U.S. Sanitary Commission, a soldier relief organization., Title from manuscript note on mount., Cataloging funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012.
Creator
Watson, A., photographer
Date
[ca. 1864]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department stereo - Watson - Fairs [5781.F.168b]
