Item #20855 The Government Collection of Original Views of the World's Columbian Exposition Secured by the Official Government Photographer for Preservation in the Archives at Washington. Official Government Photographer.
The Government Collection of Original Views of the World's Columbian Exposition Secured by the Official Government Photographer for Preservation in the Archives at Washington
The Government Collection of Original Views of the World's Columbian Exposition Secured by the Official Government Photographer for Preservation in the Archives at Washington
The Government Collection of Original Views of the World's Columbian Exposition Secured by the Official Government Photographer for Preservation in the Archives at Washington
The Government Collection of Original Views of the World's Columbian Exposition Secured by the Official Government Photographer for Preservation in the Archives at Washington
The Government Collection of Original Views of the World's Columbian Exposition Secured by the Official Government Photographer for Preservation in the Archives at Washington

The Government Collection of Original Views of the World's Columbian Exposition Secured by the Official Government Photographer for Preservation in the Archives at Washington

Chicago: The Preston Publishing Co., 1895.

Special limited Edition De Luxe from the original plates; #199

Disbound, complete with boards which are darkened with rubbed spine, Pages with even Age-toning. Oblong

Poor / No Dust Jacket, As Issued. Item #20855

The Government Collection of Original Views of the World's Columbian Exposition Secured by the Official Government Photographer for Preservation in the Archives at Washington; Prepared by The Preston Publishing Co. edition de luxe from the original plates 1895

The Government Collection of Original Views of the World's Columbian Exposition, published in 1895 by The Preston Publishing Co., is a lavishly produced photographic record of the 1893 Chicago World's Fair. This deluxe edition, prepared from the original plates, offers comprehensive visual documentation of the fair's architectural grandeur, cultural exhibits, and technological innovations. With an introduction by Professor Halsey C. Ives, Chief of the Department of Fine Arts for the fair, the book serves as both a historical artifact and a testament to the artistic achievements showcased during the exhibition.

272 pages featuring high-quality photographic reproductions of the fair's most significant structures and exhibits. These images capture the neoclassical architecture of the fairgrounds, the intricate sculptures, and the diverse cultural displays that represented the global participation in the event. The photographs were taken by the official government photographer and were intended for preservation in the archives at Washington, D.C., ensuring that the legacy of the exposition would be documented for future generations.

Subjects: World's Columbian Exposition (1893), Chicago Architecture, 19th-Century Photography, Cultural Exhibitions, Technological Innovations, Photographic Album, Historical Documentation

Price: $35.00

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