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
Place of Creation
Collection Title
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)
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