Photographs of World's Columbian Exposition, 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 photo book contains pages of images of the buildings, grounds, and other sights fairgoers experienced during their visit.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Souvenir Book

Date Made

1893

Subject Date

1893

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

85.127.39

Credit

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

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Technique

Printing (Process)

Color

Black-and-white (Colors)

Photographs of World's Columbian Exposition, 1893