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- Souvenir Silk Picture, "Birth of Our Nation's Flag," from Panama-Pacific International Exposition, 1915 - The Panama-Pacific International Exposition celebrated the 1914 completion of the Panama Canal and the 400th anniversary of the discovery of the Pacific Ocean. Nearly nineteen million people visited San Francisco, recently recovered from a devastating 1906 earthquake, during the fair in 1915. Many returned home with mementos of the exhibition, such as this patriotic souvenir.
- 1915
- Collections - Artifact
Souvenir Silk Picture, "Birth of Our Nation's Flag," from Panama-Pacific International Exposition, 1915
The Panama-Pacific International Exposition celebrated the 1914 completion of the Panama Canal and the 400th anniversary of the discovery of the Pacific Ocean. Nearly nineteen million people visited San Francisco, recently recovered from a devastating 1906 earthquake, during the fair in 1915. Many returned home with mementos of the exhibition, such as this patriotic souvenir.
- Silk Picture, "Signing of the Declaration of Independence," 1876 -
- 1876
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Silk Picture, "Signing of the Declaration of Independence," 1876
- Commemorative Bookmark, "Women's Pavilion International Exhibition," 1876 - America's first official World's Fair celebrated the 100th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Around ten million people visited Philadelphia during the Centennial International Exhibition of 1876. Many returned home with mementos of the exposition, such as this woven silk bookmark. It depicts the fair's Women's pavilion, which showcased the contributions of women to society.
- 1876
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Commemorative Bookmark, "Women's Pavilion International Exhibition," 1876
America's first official World's Fair celebrated the 100th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Around ten million people visited Philadelphia during the Centennial International Exhibition of 1876. Many returned home with mementos of the exposition, such as this woven silk bookmark. It depicts the fair's Women's pavilion, which showcased the contributions of women to society.
- Stevengraph Bookmark, "To My Mother," 1860-1890 -
- 1860-1890
- Collections - Artifact
Stevengraph Bookmark, "To My Mother," 1860-1890
- Stevengraph Bookmark, "May Joy Attend You," 1860-1890 -
- 1860-1890
- Collections - Artifact
Stevengraph Bookmark, "May Joy Attend You," 1860-1890
- Advertising Bookmark, "E.J. Neale & Co. Shaker Cloak," 1900-1930 -
- 1900-1930
- Collections - Artifact
Advertising Bookmark, "E.J. Neale & Co. Shaker Cloak," 1900-1930
- Souvenir Bookmark from the 1893 Columbian Exposition - George Washington (1732-1799) was a revered celebrity in life. In death, he became an enduring symbol of the American struggle for liberty and a reminder of what one person can achieve. This souvenir bookmark from the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago celebrated Washington--"the father of his country"--nearly 100 years after he died.
- 1893
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Souvenir Bookmark from the 1893 Columbian Exposition
George Washington (1732-1799) was a revered celebrity in life. In death, he became an enduring symbol of the American struggle for liberty and a reminder of what one person can achieve. This souvenir bookmark from the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago celebrated Washington--"the father of his country"--nearly 100 years after he died.
- Columbian Exposition Souvenir Ribbon, 1893 - The World's Columbian Exposition celebrated the 400th anniversary of Christopher Columbus's landing in America. More than 25 million visitors attended the Chicago fair in 1893. Many fairgoers returned home with souvenirs, such as this commemorative silk bookmark.
- 1893
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Columbian Exposition Souvenir Ribbon, 1893
The World's Columbian Exposition celebrated the 400th anniversary of Christopher Columbus's landing in America. More than 25 million visitors attended the Chicago fair in 1893. Many fairgoers returned home with souvenirs, such as this commemorative silk bookmark.
- Commemorative Bookmark for the Centennial of the United States, 1876 -
- 1876
- Collections - Artifact
Commemorative Bookmark for the Centennial of the United States, 1876
- Commemorative Bookmark, "Memorial Hall International Exhibition," 1876 - America's first official World's Fair celebrated the 100th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Around ten million people visited Philadelphia during the Centennial International Exhibition of 1876. Many returned home with mementos of the exposition, such as this woven silk bookmark. It depicts the fair's Memorial Hall, which held the Centennial art exhibition.
- 1876
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Commemorative Bookmark, "Memorial Hall International Exhibition," 1876
America's first official World's Fair celebrated the 100th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Around ten million people visited Philadelphia during the Centennial International Exhibition of 1876. Many returned home with mementos of the exposition, such as this woven silk bookmark. It depicts the fair's Memorial Hall, which held the Centennial art exhibition.