World's Fairs and amusements, 1893, circa 1910s
Part of collection: P.S. du Pont photographs (Longwood) (1969-002)
Dates
- Creation: 1893
- Creation: circa 1910s
Scope and Contents
The World’s Fairs and amusements subseries is primarily images from the 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition. There are rolled unprinted nitrate negatives taken by P.S. du Pont at the World's Columbian Exposition, some of which have been copied and have had contact prints made from the copies, however, there is a set of which that has not been copied or printed. There are also a set of mounted prints from the World’s Columbian Exposition. There is one image of the embalmed body of John Wilkes Booth on exhibit around the 1910s.
Extent
From the Collection: 60 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Additional Description
Access Restrictions
No restrictions on access; this collection is open for research.
Film based materials (Boxes 99-111) are located in remote storage. Please contact staff 48 hours in advance of research visit at askhagley@hagley.org
Access to view lantern slides is at the discretion of the conservator. Please inquire in advance of your visit.
Glass plate negatives DO NOT CIRCULATE.
Repository Details
Repository Details
Part of the Audiovisual Collections Repository
