CENTENNIAL EXPOSITION FAN

$295.00

Quantity Available: 1

Item Code: 1202-159

Shipping: Determined by Method & Location of buyer

To Order:
Call 717-334-0347,
Fax 717-334-5016, or E-mail

The 1876 Centennial Exposition in Philadelphia celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence was a World’s Fair, the first held in the United States. There were five main buildings- the Main Exhibition Building, Memorial Hall (Arts,) Machinery Hall, Agricultural Hall, and Horticultural Hall, along with scores of other buildings, some 200 in all, with International pavilions, state exhibits, exhibits of new inventions, advances in manufacturing, etc. The National Encampment of the G.A.R. was held in conjunction with it, as were other events, drawing by more than ten million visitors during the sixth months it was in operation.

This is a nice example in excellent condition of a fragile memento of the event- a fan printed in color with an American eagle at center perched on the bound ax and rods of the Roman fasces, symbolizing the Republic and on a U.S. shield bearing the motto “100 YEARS” with US flags jutting out to either side and “1776” in black on the left and “1876” on the right, all with a loose wreath of leaves and berries around it. This was colorful, patriotic, and useful: a heat wave in June and July produced an average temperature of 81 degrees, and ten days reaching 100.

Philadelphia Centennial material, showing pride in the past, progress, and hope for the future, is a collecting field of its own. This displays very well and would make a nice addition to a collection.  [sr][ph:L]

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

THIS ITEM, AS WITH ALL OTHER ITEMS AVAILABLE ON OUR WEB SITE,

MAY BE PURCHASED THROUGH OUR LAYAWAY PROGRAM.

CLICK HERE FOR OUR POLICIES AND TERMS.

THANK YOU!

Inquire »

Inquire About CENTENNIAL EXPOSITION FAN

For inquiries, please email us at [email protected]

featured item

MODEL 1851 SWORD BELT PLATE FROM HARPERS FERRY ON A GREAT DISPLAY CARD

This sword belt plate, a very good example of an early pick-up, is mounted on a great old card typical of early relic displays labeled in brown ink, “Officers Belt Plate / battlefield of Harpers Ferry / West Virginia.” The plate has an untouched,… (1202-196). Learn More »

Upcoming Events

14
Mar

69TH ANNUAL BALTIMORE ANTIQUE ARMS SHOW - March 22 - 23, 2025 Learn More »

Instagram