Salesman's Canvassing Book, the Centennial Exposition
Scope and Contents
Salesman's dummy of The Centennial Exposition described and illustrated. At the back is a list of names of purchasers and the amounts they paid. There are also several sample binding designs included.
Dates
- Creation: 1876
Access Restrictions
The collection is open for research use.
Use Restrictions
Standard Federal Copyright Laws Apply (U.S. Title 17).
Historical Note
The Centennial Exposition was held May 10 through November 10, 1876, in Philadelphia, in order to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. It was the first World's Fair held in the United States.
Extent
.2 Linear Feet (1 volume)
Language
English
Overview
Salesman's dummy of The Centennial Exposition described and illustrated.
Arrangement
Materials are preserved in the original order.
Acquisition
Purchased.
Processing Information
Processed by Sarah Horowitz; completed May, 2017.
Subject
- Centennial Exhibition (1876 : Philadelphia, Pa.) (Organization)
- Title
- Salesman's Canvassing Book, the Centennial Exposition, 1876
- Author
- Sarah Horowitz
- Date
- May, 2017
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
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