{"product_id":"1876-engraving-centennial-exposition-philadelphia-opening-ceremony-grand-plaza-241283-yfl2-056","title":"1876 Engraving Centennial Exposition Philadelphia Opening Ceremony Grand Plaza","description":"\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"Opening of the Centennial Exposition\"\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is an original 1876 double-page, black and white in-text wood engraving of a sketch of the opening ceremony of the Centennial International Exhibition on May 10, 1876 on the Grand Plaza in front of Memorial Hall. The Exposition took place from May 10 - November 10, 1876 in Fairmount Park, Philadelphia. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCONDITION\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis 139+ year old Item is rated Very Fine ++. Original portfolio crease. No surface rub. No water damage. There are several small staple holes and light aging along the original center crease. Please note: There is printing on the verso. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eProduct Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Original In-Text Wood Engraving; Black \/ White\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGrade:\u003c\/b\u003e Very Fine ++\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e Approximately 20.5 x 15.5 inches; 52 x 39 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAuthentication:\u003c\/b\u003e Serial-Numbered Certificate of Authenticity w\/ Full Provenance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eProtection:\u003c\/b\u003e Packaged in a custom archival sleeve with an acid-free black board (great for display, gift-giving, and preservation)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003ePeriod Paper is pleased to present a collection of antique in-text wood engravings and advertisements from \u003ci\u003eFrank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper,\u003c\/i\u003e 1875-1876. These engravings and ads provide an excellent historical record of people, places, and events important to mid-Victorian America. This collection includes not only medical quackery ads, but many images from the 1876 Centennial Exposition. The Exposition was a World's Fair held in Fairmount Park, Philadelphia from May 10 to November 10, 1876, to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence in Philadelphia.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYFL2A5B20C76 \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Period Paper","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":38483567313,"sku":"241283_YFL2_056","price":58.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1021\/8371\/products\/YFL2_056_24859c9c-1d50-4e15-9538-526cf05f624e.jpg?v=1571713047","url":"https:\/\/www.periodpaper.com\/products\/1876-engraving-centennial-exposition-philadelphia-opening-ceremony-grand-plaza-241283-yfl2-056","provider":"Period Paper Historic Art LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}