1896 Print 1893 Chicago World's Fair Woman's Building Sophia B. Hayden FAI7

$84.95 USD

"The Woman's Building"

This is an original 1896 large-format black and white halftone print of a drawing by Harry Fenn of the Woman's Building of the 1893 Chicago World's Fair, designed by architect, Sophia B. Hayden.

CONDITION

This 118+ year old Item is rated Near Mint / Very Fine+. No creases. No natural defects. No surface rub. No tears. No water damage. The white areas in the margins are only reflections on our digital image --they DO NOT appear on the item. Please note: There is printing on the verso.

Product Type: Original Halftone Print; Black / White
Grade: Near Mint / Very Fine+
Dimensions: Approximately 15.25 x 11.75 inches; 39 x 30 cm
Authentication: Serial-Numbered Certificate of Authenticity w/ Full Provenance
Protection: Packaged in a custom archival sleeve with an acid-free black board (great for display, gift-giving, and preservation)

The World's Columbian Exposition was held from May to October 1893 in Chicago in honor of the 400th anniversary of Columbus' discovery of the new world. In competition with many other cities, Chicago was finally designated the official site and the Exposition was built on 630 acres in and around Jackson Park. It was a spectacular display of progress and prosperity, and included among its many wonders electrical exhibits, exhibits from other countries, and a popular amusement area on the Midway Plaisance with carnival rides, among them the first Ferris Wheel. Most of the fair's architecture was based on classical design which gave the area around the Court of Honor the name "The White City."

This piece was illustrated by Fenn, Harry. Artist signature in print - bottom left of image.

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