1876 PHILADELPHIA CENTENNIAL EXPOSITION 6 STEREOVIEW LOT INCLUDES CORLISS ENGINE

Description

6 STEREOVIEWS FROM THE 1876 CENTENNIAL EXPOSITION IN PHILADELPHIA.
Each has the same text on the back: "Centennial Photographic CO. International Exhibition. 1776 1876 PHILADELPHIA. WM. NOTMAN, President. W. IRVING ADAMS, Vice Pres. EDWARD L. WILSON, Supt. & Treasurer. J.A. FRASER, Art Superintendent."
Each has the same text on front, at left side: "Centennial Photographic CO. Philad’a." Each has the same text on front, at right side: "International Exhibition, 1876."
1) Caption at bottom of right side image: "1435 M.B. FROM GALLERY LOOKING S.E."
2) Caption at bottom of right side image: "966 MACHINE HALL. S. AVE FROM E. END." Signs:
GERMANY," "GREAT BRITAIN AND IRELAND." Stamp on back: "NORMAN S. THOMAS SPORTS EDITOR LEWISTON, MAINE, JOURNAL."
3) Caption at bottom of right side image: "496. CORLISS ENGINE."
4) Caption at bottom of right side image: "913. HORTI. HALL FROM W. GALLERY."
5) Caption at bottom of right side image: "746. AGRI HALL. NAVE LOOKING NORTH." Signs: partial "GREAT BRITAIN AND IRELAND," "CANADA," "CROSSE & BLACKWELL… LONDON… PRESERVED FRUITS & TABLE DELICACIES," "CHOCOLATE," "LEA & PERRINS WORCESTER SAUCE."
6) Caption at bottom of right side image: "431. PULPIT BY F & H. SCHROEDER."
SIZE. Each stereoview is approximately 4 1/4 x 7 inches.
CONDITION. Photos: Soiling and scuffing to the group, but this is more apparent when tilted. Photos look good with straight on viewing. Mounts: Wear at corners and around edges. Heavy soiling on fronts and backs.
APPEARANCE. Very good tones throughout. #s 4 and 5 are especially rich. Lots and lots of wonderful details. A great set with superb content.