Worlds Columbian Exposition fan
Creation: circa 1893Abstract
World's Columbian Exposition, the Chicago World's Fair which was staged from May to October, 1893, commemorated 400 years since Columbus's New World arrival. Souvenir paper fan containing a colored lithographic bird's-eye-view of the fairgrounds.
Dates
- Creation: circa 1893
Creator
- World’s Columbian Exposition (1893 : Chicago, Ill.) (Organization)
Extent
1 item(s)
Physical Description
1 item (paper fan) : color ; approx. 13 x 24.5 in. unfolded.
Historical Note
World's Fairs or International Expositions are large-scale exhibitions that highlight technology, agriculture and other innovations of national or cultural significance. These fairs are open to the general public and can run for three weeks to six months.
World's Columbian Exposition, the Chicago World's Fair which was staged from May to October, 1893, commemorated 400 years since Columbus's New World arrival. The architecture was a significant part of the event itself; the buildings included large exhibition halls and buildings representing many states.
Scope and Contents
Souvenir paper fan from the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition held in Chicago, Illinois. The front contains a colored lithographic bird's-eye-view of the fairgrounds. The reverse is blank except for a damaged label for a store in Connecticut.
Access Restrictions
This collection is open for research.
Language of Materials
English
Subjects
Finding Aid & Administrative Information
- Title:
- Worlds Columbian Exposition fan
- Date:
- 2020
- Description rules:
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description:
- English
- Script of description:
- Latin
Repository Details
Repository Details
Part of the Audiovisual Collections Repository
