"In Remembrance of the One Hundredth Anniversary of the Independence of the United States," 1876
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The first official World's Fair held in the United States, Philadelphia's 1876 Centennial Exposition, celebrated the 100th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. This commemorative print shows exhibition buildings alongside important sites, scenes, and military leaders of the American Revolutionary War. At center, presidential portraits surround Columbia--the female personification of the United States of America.
The first official World's Fair held in the United States, Philadelphia's 1876 Centennial Exposition, celebrated the 100th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. This commemorative print shows exhibition buildings alongside important sites, scenes, and military leaders of the American Revolutionary War. At center, presidential portraits surround Columbia--the female personification of the United States of America.
Artifact
Print (Visual work)
Date Made
1876
Subject Date
1776-1876
Keywords
Collection Title
On Exhibit
at Henry Ford Museum in With Liberty & Justice for All
Object ID
89.0.332.341
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Lithography
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 28.75 in
Width: 21 in
Inscriptions
Printed text with image: AND THE STAR SPANGLED BANNER IN TRIUMPH STILL WAVES O'ER THE LAND OF THE FREE AND THE HOME OF THE BRAVE 1776-1876... IN REMEMBRANCE OF THE ONE HUNDREDTH ANNIVERSARY OF THE INDEPENDENCE OF THE UNITED STATES.\
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