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- "Birds Eye View of the Centennial Buildings and Grounds," 1876 - The Centennial International Exhibition of 1876 celebrated the 100th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. The fair, held in Philadelphia's Fairmount Park, covered 285 acres and contained 250 pavilions. It attracted around ten million visitors. The National Publishing Company produced this souvenir bird's-eye view of the fair for subscribers to its publication: The Illustrated History of the Centennial Exhibition.
- 1876
- Collections - Artifact
"Birds Eye View of the Centennial Buildings and Grounds," 1876
The Centennial International Exhibition of 1876 celebrated the 100th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. The fair, held in Philadelphia's Fairmount Park, covered 285 acres and contained 250 pavilions. It attracted around ten million visitors. The National Publishing Company produced this souvenir bird's-eye view of the fair for subscribers to its publication: The Illustrated History of the Centennial Exhibition.
- Birthday Card for Henry Ford, 1937-1946 - Friends and well-wishers throughout the country sent birthday greetings to the Henry Ford each July 30th. Many sent telegrams, some mailed cards and still others created special gifts or keepsakes for the famous automaker.
- 1937-1946
- Collections - Artifact
Birthday Card for Henry Ford, 1937-1946
Friends and well-wishers throughout the country sent birthday greetings to the Henry Ford each July 30th. Many sent telegrams, some mailed cards and still others created special gifts or keepsakes for the famous automaker.
- "Fifth National Exhibition of Cycles, Automobiles and Accessories, Official Program," 1900 - Manufacturers and promoters of the bicycle displayed their products at this national exhibition held at Madison Square Garden in New York. By 1900, bicycle sales were lagging and interest in the automobile soon would surpass the pedal-powered vehicle.
- 20 January 1900 - 27 January 1900
- Collections - Artifact
"Fifth National Exhibition of Cycles, Automobiles and Accessories, Official Program," 1900
Manufacturers and promoters of the bicycle displayed their products at this national exhibition held at Madison Square Garden in New York. By 1900, bicycle sales were lagging and interest in the automobile soon would surpass the pedal-powered vehicle.