"Columbian Gallery — A portfolio of photographs of the world's fair" — 1894
"Columbian Gallery — A portfolio of photographs of the world's fair" — 1894
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The full title: The Columbian Gallery — A portfolio of photographs of the world's fair,"including the chief palaces, interiors, statuary, architectural and scenic groups, characters, typical exhibits, and marvels of the midway plaisance. Correct and graphic descriptions with each view.
Published by the Werner Company in Chicago, Illinois in 1894.
This book captures the grandeur and innovation of the era through a comprehensive visual record of the international exhibition, showcasing architectural marvels, cultural displays, and technological achievements that marked this pivotal moment in late 19th-century world history.
The portfolio offers viewers a rare, detailed glimpse into one of the most significant world's fairs of the period.
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