The plan printed in black on cotton, set within an orange oak leaf and tape measure border. Dimensions: 670 by 600mm.
Commemorative silk map, celebrating the 1876 American Centennial Exhibition held in Philadelphia - the "City of Independence". The map is flanked by vignette views of the 'MAIN EXHIBITION BUILDING', the 'AGRICULTURAL BUILDING', the 'ART GALLERY' and the 'HORTICULTURAL BUILDING', all buildings specially constructed for the event with portraits of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin and William Penn, key figures in the history of Philadelphia and the United States.
GBP 3500.00
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