"Birds Eye View of the Centennial Buildings and Grounds," 1876

THF255721 / "Birds Eye View of the Centennial Buildings and Grounds," 1876
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Artifact Overview

The Centennial International Exhibition of 1876 celebrated the 100th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. The fair, held in Philadelphia's Fairmount Park, covered 285 acres and contained 250 pavilions. It attracted around ten million visitors. The National Publishing Company produced this souvenir bird's-eye view of the fair for subscribers to its publication: The Illustrated History of the Centennial Exhibition.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Print (Visual work)

Subject Date

1876

Collection Title

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

00.3.4714

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Technique

Lithography
Duotone (Printing process)

Color

Black-and-white (Colors)

Dimensions

Height: 20 in
Width: 26 in

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