Centennial Exhibition Souvenir Pillow, 1876
THF152288 / Centennial Exhibition Souvenir Pillow, 1876
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Artifact Overview
America's first official World's Fair celebrated the 100th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Around ten million people visited Philadelphia during the Centennial International Exhibition of 1876. Many returned home with mementos, such as this souvenir pillow depicting George Washington and scenes from the exposition.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Pillow
Date Made
1876
Subject Date
1876
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
75.142.556
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of the Nate S. Shapero & Ruth B. Shapero Collection.
Material
Satin
Silk (Textile)
Inscriptions
PHILADELPHIA / INTERNATIONAL EXPOSITION / CENTENNIAL- UNITED STATES- INDEPENDENCE / MOMENTO / 1776 / SOUVENIR / 1876
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