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1876 Machinery Hall International Exhibition Trade Card Centennial Philadelphia

$ 13.2

Availability: 100 in stock
  • World Fair: 1876 Philadelphia
  • Condition: Some surface soil commensurate with age. A hole punch is on the lower left corner. I am not certain if maybe this was a ticket to get admission into the exhibition? Back of card has paper residue from adhesive from a scrapbook. Please see photos.
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
  • Theme: World’s Fairs
  • Item must be returned within: 30 Days
  • Modified Item: No
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Year: 1876
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • Restocking Fee: No

    Description

    1876 Machinery Hall International Exhibition Trade Card Centennial Philadelphia
    * Card measures 4 11/16" across x 3 1/8" long.
    * Line drawn rendering of the Machinery Hall International Exhibition building on the horizon.
    * Foreground shows people around the grounds and the plantings that would have been in that area.
    * Cream card stock with peach and light blue tint. Some surface soil commensurate with age.
    * American Flags in the two upper corners with 1776 in a wreath on the left and 1876 in a wreath on the right.
    * "Machinery Hall International Exhibition" and "Open Many 10th 1876 Closes Nov 10th 1876" is printed on the bottom.
    * A hole punch is on the lower left corner. I am not certain if maybe this was a ticket to get admission into the exhibition?
    * Back of card has paper residue from adhesive from a scrapbook.
    Photos are considered to be a part of the description. Please ask questions.