Image of a large exhibition building for the World's Industrial and Cotton Centennial Exposition in New Orleans, Louisiana; many people are visible enjoying gardens and fountains outside the building; text describing the exposition's resources, structures, location, temperature, ocean traffic, excursions, important features, accommodation, and transportation below image at right and left. "Southern Lith. Co., New Orleans."--text, bottom left margin. "An exposition of the world's commerce, industry, mechanics, education, agriculture, horticulture, live stock, pisciculture, science, and art."--text, top right margin. "The Main Building. / The Largest Ever Erected. Covering 33 Acres of Space."--text, bottom center margin.
Type
image
Extent
1 lithograph : color printed ; overall 71.12 x 106.68 cm (28 x 42 in.)
Exhibition buildings--Pictorial works Exhibitions--Pictorial works New Orleans (La.)--Pictorial works World’s Industrial and Cotton Centennial Exposition (1884-1885 : New Orleans, La.)--Pictorial works Lithographs--Color--1850-1875. (gmgpc) Views. (gmgpc)
Place
New Orleans (La.)
Source
Jay T. Last Collection Fairs & Expositions Large Size General Fairs and Expositions The Jay T. Last Collection of Graphic Arts and Social History, Huntington Digital Library
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