View showing two mules working in mud and dirt in front of a lemonade stand at the World Cotton Centennial held in New Orleans in 1884. A sign reading "egg and shaker to order" flanks the lemonade sign. The main building is partially visible opposite the lemonade stand. The World's Industrial and Cotton Centennial Exhibition was held in New Orleans from 1884-1885., Title on negative., Photographer's imprint printed on mount and on verso. Imprint on verso contains initials "CPC" in decorative border surmounted by "1776. Philadelphia. 1876.", White curved mount with rounded corners., Cataloging funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012.
Creator
Centennial Photographic Co.
Date
c1884
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department stereo - Centennial Photographic Co. [P.9260.48]
View showing Grand Army of the Republic members marching in front of a reviewing stand where President McKinley is seated under a canopy observing the spectacle during the National Encampment held in Philadelphia September 5-6, 1899. The stands, situated in front of City Hall, are adorned in patriotic bunting. Two large decorative "welcome" columns flank the president's box and contain the names of various armies. The Grand Army of the Republic, a society of Union veterans was organized in 1866 to promote fraternity, charity, and loyalty among its members, including camp fires, encampments, the establishment of veteran relief funds, and the preservation of civil war sites and financing of memorials. A National Encampment was held every year from 1866 to 1949., Copyrighted by B.L. Singley., Title printed on mount., Publisher's imprint printed on mount., Buff curved mount with rounded corners., Cataloging funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012., Gift of Robert M. Vogel.
Date
c1899
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department stereo - Keystone View Company - Events [P.9047.37]
