World's Columbian Exposition, Chicago World's Fair tickets
Creation: 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. This small collection consists of four printed tickets to the World's Columbian Exposition, each bearing a different portrait: George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, Christopher Columbus, a Native American.
Dates
- Creation: 1893
Creator
- World’s Columbian Exposition (1893 : Chicago, Ill.) (Organization)
Extent
4 item(s)
General Physical Description
4 items (tickets) ; 2.25 x 4 in.
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 Content
This small collection consists of four printed tickets to the World's Columbian Exposition, each bearing a different portrait: George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, Christopher Columbus, a Native American. The front reads "World's Columbian Exposition, Chicago. Admit the bearer. 1st May to 30th Oct. 1893" with signatures of the treasurer and the president of the fair. Printed by the American Bank Note Company, New York. Verso reads "Good for one admission at pay gates."
Location
GL Box 1.
Access Restrictions
This collection is open for research.
Language of Materials
English
Subjects
Finding Aid & Administrative Information
- Title:
- World's Columbian Exposition, Chicago World's Fair tickets
- Date:
- 2015
- 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
