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- Stevengraph Bookmark, "May Joy Attend You," 1860-1890 -
- 1860-1890
- Collections - Artifact
Stevengraph Bookmark, "May Joy Attend You," 1860-1890
- Stevengraph Bookmark, "To My Mother," 1860-1890 -
- 1860-1890
- Collections - Artifact
Stevengraph Bookmark, "To My Mother," 1860-1890
- Souvenir Silk Picture, "Birth of Our Nation's Flag," from Panama-Pacific International Exposition, 1915 - The Panama-Pacific International Exposition celebrated the 1914 completion of the Panama Canal and the 400th anniversary of the discovery of the Pacific Ocean. Nearly nineteen million people visited San Francisco, recently recovered from a devastating 1906 earthquake, during the fair in 1915. Many returned home with mementos of the exhibition, such as this patriotic souvenir.
- 1915
- Collections - Artifact
Souvenir Silk Picture, "Birth of Our Nation's Flag," from Panama-Pacific International Exposition, 1915
The Panama-Pacific International Exposition celebrated the 1914 completion of the Panama Canal and the 400th anniversary of the discovery of the Pacific Ocean. Nearly nineteen million people visited San Francisco, recently recovered from a devastating 1906 earthquake, during the fair in 1915. Many returned home with mementos of the exhibition, such as this patriotic souvenir.
- Silk Picture, "Signing of the Declaration of Independence," 1876 -
- 1876
- Collections - Artifact
Silk Picture, "Signing of the Declaration of Independence," 1876
- Advertising Bookmark, "E.J. Neale & Co. Shaker Cloak," 1900-1930 -
- 1900-1930
- Collections - Artifact
Advertising Bookmark, "E.J. Neale & Co. Shaker Cloak," 1900-1930
- Commemorative Bookmark, "Women's Pavilion International Exhibition," 1876 - 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 of the exposition, such as this woven silk bookmark. It depicts the fair's Women's pavilion, which showcased the contributions of women to society.
- 1876
- Collections - Artifact
Commemorative Bookmark, "Women's Pavilion International Exhibition," 1876
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 of the exposition, such as this woven silk bookmark. It depicts the fair's Women's pavilion, which showcased the contributions of women to society.
- Stevengraph Bookmark, "May the Giver and Receiver Meet in Heaven," 1860-1890 -
- 1860-1890
- Collections - Artifact
Stevengraph Bookmark, "May the Giver and Receiver Meet in Heaven," 1860-1890
- Stevengraph Bookmark, "Christmas Hymn," 1860-1890 -
- 1860-1890
- Collections - Artifact
Stevengraph Bookmark, "Christmas Hymn," 1860-1890
- Stevengraph Bookmark, "The Lord is My Shepherd," 1860-1890 -
- 1860-1890
- Collections - Artifact
Stevengraph Bookmark, "The Lord is My Shepherd," 1860-1890
- Souvenir Bookmark from the 1893 Columbian Exposition - George Washington (1732-1799) was a revered celebrity in life. In death, he became an enduring symbol of the American struggle for liberty and a reminder of what one person can achieve. This souvenir bookmark from the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago celebrated Washington--"the father of his country"--nearly 100 years after he died.
- 1893
- Collections - Artifact
Souvenir Bookmark from the 1893 Columbian Exposition
George Washington (1732-1799) was a revered celebrity in life. In death, he became an enduring symbol of the American struggle for liberty and a reminder of what one person can achieve. This souvenir bookmark from the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago celebrated Washington--"the father of his country"--nearly 100 years after he died.