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."
Exhibit of log cabin furniture showing a crib, chair, and desk with a clock, framed prints, two silhouettes, and a banner mounted on the wall. Also shows dishes, candlesticks, small chest with drawers, and a small spinning wheel on the desk.
Exterior view showing a vineyard with a mammoth grape vine at the center, and a woman seated beneath. Also shows surrounding grape vines, shrubs, and a partial view of a porch with an empty chair.
Exhibit title: Kiriu-Kosho-Kuwaisha, First Japanese Manufacturing & Trading Co., Tokio, Exhibit #286, Main Exhibition Building, Bldg.
Three ornate bronze vases.
Interior view of the main building from the southwest looking northwest. The view looks from the German exhibit towards Great Britain and Ireland. Depicts merchandise displays including Elberfeld, Exhibit #201, Gebhard & Co., John S. Brown & Sons, Belfast, Exhibit #19.
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.
Interior view of Floral Hall. Shows a potted Latonia [Latania] Barbonica plant and several other potted plants. Also shows interior wall of the hall incuding archways and windows.
Interior view of the Women's Pavilion from the gallery. Depicts an aisle, at the center of which is a ceramic fountain. On either side of the aisle leading to the fountain are objects including various pieces of furniture, cabinetry, cupboards, and jewelry cases.
Interior overview of South Avenue in Machinery Hall. Depicts various machines and steam engines. Exhibit titles: Lovegrove & Co., Phila., Pa., Exhibit #588; Charles P. Gladwin, Phila., Pa., Exhibit #596, machinery hall, Bldg.#2.
Ornamental fountain by Janes & Kirtland, New York, N.Y, inside Agricultural Hall. On the rim of the basin are planters, around the base of the fountain there are sculptures, and on top there is a sculpture. In the background "the Old Windmill" from Hecker, George V., & Co., New York, N.Y., Exhibit #203, and a U.S. Post mailbox are visible.
Interior view of Horticultural Hall showing two staircases and a center passage. Also shows ornate arches, plants on display, and containers, possibly for storage.
View of President Washington's tent and camp outfit in the U.S. Government Building. Depicts a tented area, chairs, a small dining table, and pots/pans surrounding firewood. Also shows an American flag draped along one side of the tent.
Interior view of Machinery Hall along South Avenue from the East end. Depicts exhibit and displays from Germany, Great Britain and Ireland. In the foreground are two large cannons, part of the German section.
Interior view of Machinery Hall along North Avenue from the East end. Depicts exhibits and displays from Great Britain and Ireland [indicated by banners].
Interior view showing displays in the United States Chemical Department in the main exhibition building. Philadelphia Lead Works' exhibit in the foreground.
Interior view of Machinery Hall along North Avenue looking East. Depicted are various locomotives from steam engines to farm engines. Also shown are displays of wheels.
Interior view showing display cases and merchandise arrangements. Arrangement shows illustrations of Kingsford & Son factory, glass containers, and crates with branding. Large upright case is decorated with flags and contains displays of unpackaged starch.
Collection documents the Centennial Exhibition of 1876 in Philadelphia (Pa.) celebrating the 100th anniversary of American Independence. Contains images of the construction and installation of exhibitions; exhibition grounds including bird's eye views, scenes along exhibition avenues, rail lines, fountains, statuary, and outdoor horticultural displays; interiors and exteriors of exhibition buildings including Agricultural Hall, Horticultural Hall, Main Exhibition Building, Memorial Hall, the United States Government Building, states' buildings, and the Women's Pavilion; displays showing the wares and products of specific companies and countries; and displays of art particularly of Italian statuary.
Interior view of the U.S. Government Building transept looking South. Exhibits include light from lighthouse, model of a carriage, stuffed seals and walruses. Flags draped along the walls.
Interior view of the U.S. Government Building along Main Avenue looking West. Depicts large sailboat/ship in the foreground. Also shows flags draped along the walls and various other artifacts located throughout the Main Avenue.
Collection documenting the Centennial Exhibition of 1876 in Philadelphia, which celebrated the 100th anniversary of American Independence. The Centennial Photographic Company was granted exclusive rights to photograph the World's Fair.
Interior view of the U.S. Government Building along Main Avenue looking East. Depicts flags draped along the wall. Also shows row upon row of glass display cases with artifacts.
Interior view of Agricultural Hall. Shows exhibit by Tyrell & Co. Shows a counter display featuring several small barrels, boxes, and crates of oatmeal. Two signs advertise the company and prices of wheat, corn, and oats.
Souvenir shaped as a rose when opened and containing 30 vignette views of prominent buildings, landmarks, and iconography associated with the Centennial Exhibition printed on the recto and verso. The Centennial Exhibition celebrated the centennial of the United States through an international exhibition of industry, agriculture, and art in West Fairmount Park, Philadelphia. Vignettes captioned in English and German. Includes the "Facsimile" of the seal of the Centennial and the "Centennial Medal" containing allegorical female figures; Old Time Cabin; United States Government Building; Women's Pavilion; Judge's Hall; House of Public Comfort; the German, English, and French Commission buildings; Spanish Building; The Old Time Windmill; Independence Hall; Machinery Hall; Art Gallery; Agricultural Building; Horticultural Building; Japanese Dwelling; Brazilian Commissioners Building; Centennial Newspaper Building; Main Building; The Corliss Engine; Centennial Waterworks; The Lake Fountaine [sic]; Main Building Western Entrance; Photographic Association; Cook's World's Ticket Office; Swedish School House; Fountain in the Horticultural Hall; and United States Capitol, Washington, D.C. Several of the views include park visitors. Also contains rose details. Many of the buildings designed by Herman Schwartzmann, Henry Pettit, and Joseph M. Wilson., Title supplied by cataloguer., Not in Wainwright., Philadelphia on Stone, POS 660, Historical Society of Pennsylvania: Bb 8 C 395
Date
c1876
Location
Historical Society of Pennsylvania HSP Bb 8 C 395 recto, Historical Society of Pennsylvania HSP Bb 8 C 395 verso
Souvenir shaped as a rose when opened and containing 30 vignette views of prominent buildings, landmarks, and iconography associated with the Centennial Exhibition printed on the recto and verso. The Centennial Exhibition celebrated the centennial of the United States through an international exhibition of industry, agriculture, and art in West Fairmount Park, Philadelphia. Vignettes captioned in English and German. Includes the "Facsimile" of the seal of the Centennial and the "Centennial Medal" containing allegorical female figures; Old Time Cabin; United States Government Building; Women's Pavilion; Judge's Hall; House of Public Comfort; the German, English, and French Commission buildings; Spanish Building; The Old Time Windmill; Independence Hall; Machinery Hall; Art Gallery; Agricultural Building; Horticultural Building; Japanese Dwelling; Brazilian Commissioners Building; Centennial Newspaper Building; Main Building; The Corliss Engine; Centennial Waterworks; The Lake Fountaine [sic]; Main Building Western Entrance; Photographic Association; Cook's World's Ticket Office; Swedish School House; Fountain in the Horticultural Hall; and United States Capitol, Washington, D.C. Several of the views include park visitors. Also contains rose details. Many of the buildings designed by Herman Schwartzmann, Henry Pettit, and Joseph M. Wilson., Title supplied by cataloguer., Not in Wainwright., Philadelphia on Stone, POS 660, Historical Society of Pennsylvania: Bb 8 C 395
Date
c1876
Location
Historical Society of Pennsylvania HSP Bb 8 C 395 recto, Historical Society of Pennsylvania HSP Bb 8 C 395 verso
Interior view of Machinery Hall along North Avenue. Shows railroad track along the entire isle. A railcar is positioned on the tracks. Depicted on either side of the rail tracks are machine parts and tools.
Interior view showing two women spinning wool. Also shows a large spinning wheel, two chairs, a desk with a plant and teacup. A clock, framed pictures, two silhouettes are mounted on the wall.
