Lithograph, "Bird's Eye View - World's Columbian Exposition," 1893

THF733866 / Lithograph, "Bird's Eye View - World's Columbian Exposition," 1893 / inside

THF733865 / Lithograph, "Bird's Eye View - World's Columbian Exposition," 1893

THF733867 / Lithograph, "Bird's Eye View - World's Columbian Exposition," 1893 / back

Artifact Overview

More than 25 million visitors attended the World's Columbian Exposition held in Chicago, Illinois, in 1893. The exposition grounds, south of the city along the Lake Michigan shoreline, covered 690 acres and included nearly 200 buildings representing 46 countries and 43 U.S. states and territories. An adjacent midway, separate from the exposition buildings, featured rides and amusements.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Print (Visual work)

Date Made

1893

Subject Date

1893

Creators

Orcutt Litho Co.

Place of Creation

United States, Illinois, Chicago

Collection Title

Print Collection

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

85.127.64

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of the Estate of Stanley H. Cousineau.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Technique

Lithography

Color

Multicolored

Dimensions

Height: 7.625 in
Width: 21.125 in

Keywords	United States, Illinois, Chicago Prints (Visual works) Lithographs Bird's-eye views Souvenirs Advertising Exhibitions World's fairs Keystone Watch Case Company World's Columbian Exposition (1893 : Chicago, Ill.)