Souvenir Book, "World's Fair through a Camera," 1893
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Artifact Overview
More than 25 million visitors attended the World's Columbian Exposition held in Chicago, Illinois, in 1893. The fair celebrated the 400th anniversary of Christopher Columbus's landing in America. Many fairgoers returned home with mementos to help relive their experience at the exposition. This souvenir photograph book contains images of the buildings, grounds, and "other views of general interest."
Artifact Details
Artifact
Book
Date Made
1893
Subject Date
1893
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Photographed by F. D. Todd. Engraved and printed by Woodward & Tiernan Printing Co., St. Louis, Missouri.
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
85.127.41
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of the Estate of Stanley H. Cousineau.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Printing (Process)
Photomechanical processes
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Blue
Dimensions
Height: 5 in
Width: 6.375 in
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