{"product_id":"1893-print-chicago-worlds-fair-mac-monnies-fountain-original-historic-image-093688-far1-013","title":"1893 Print Chicago World's Fair Mac Monnies Fountain - ORIGINAL HISTORIC FAR1","description":"\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Mac Monnies Fountain.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e This is an original 1894 halftone print showing the Mac Monnies Fountain, which sits ahead of the Agricultural Building. The MacMonnies Fountain holds several sea horse sculptures that appear ready to leap forth. (Please note that, typical of halftone prints, there is printing on the reverse.) \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePeriod Paper has obtained a wonderful set of halftone images of the 1893 Chicago World's Fair, also known as the World Columbian Exposition. This collection of the fair's many architectural, artistic, mechanical, agricultural, industrial, archeological, ethnological, historical, and scenic attractions was published in 1894.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe World Columbian Exposition was held from May to October 1893 in Chicago in honor of the 400th anniversary of Columbus' discovery of the new world. In competition with many other cities, Chicago was finally designated the official site and the Exposition was built on 630 acres in and around Jackson Park. It was a spectacular display of progress and prosperity, and included among its many wonders electrical exhibits, exhibits from other countries, and a popular amusement area on Midway Plaisance with carnival rides, among them the first Ferris Wheel. Most of the fair's architecture was based on classical design which gave the area around the Court of Honor the name \"The White City.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCONDITION\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis 117+ year old Item is rated Near Mint \/ Very Fine. Light aging throughout. No creases. No natural defects. Some light surface rub. No tears. No water damage. Please note that there is print on the reverse. We will also include the text related to this image for reference.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eProduct Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Original Halftone Print; Black \/ White\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGrade:\u003c\/b\u003e Near Mint \/ Very Fine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e Approximately 10.25 x 8.25 inches; 26 x 21 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\u003eFAR1C94 \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Period Paper","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33542806481,"sku":"093688_FAR1_013","price":43.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1021\/8371\/products\/FAR1_013_d53ac4f7-8feb-411e-94ca-8d9d690afb73.jpg?v=1571709360","url":"https:\/\/www.periodpaper.com\/products\/1893-print-chicago-worlds-fair-mac-monnies-fountain-original-historic-image-093688-far1-013","provider":"Period Paper Historic Art LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}