The Graphic History of the Fair: A History of the World's Columbian Exposition

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Dublin Core

Title

The Graphic History of the Fair: A History of the World's Columbian Exposition

Identifier

1979.21.003

Subject

1890s
Exhibitions
Chicago World's Fair
Books

Description

Hardcover book with leather wrapped boards and all edges gilt. Detached burgundy leather covers. Spine hinges have significant blue/gray adhesive accretion. Front cover title block is gilded, illustration of trees aand a sailing ship. Tan floral pattern pastedowns with ink inscription on front: "E.L. Tinzmann Chicago, Mar. 23, 1950." Contains account of the exhibits at the Columbian Exposition at Chicago in 1893. Black and white illustrations and images throughout. 240 numbered pages.

Date

1894

Format

15.5" x 10.75" x 1"

Publisher

The Graphic Company, Chicago

Language

English