Hand-colored view book, 1926
Scope and Contents note
This is a set of twelve photographic prints showing scenic views of the Exposition grounds. The prints have been hand colored to produce an artistic effect. The twelve views are:
"Pylons of the Original States and Palace of Liberal Arts"
"Progressive Philadelphia statue and the Palace of Agricultural Fashions"
"Looking toward the main entrance""Pittsburgh building"
"Pennsylvania State building"
"Electric fountain, gladway and botanical gardens"
"Entrance - Palace of Fine Arts"
"Japanese government grounds and overlook on Edgewater Lake - Stadium in distance"
"Treasure Island"
"High Street in 1776"
"India building"
"Government of Persia and Republic of Cuba buildings"
Dates
- 1926
Creator
- Cardinell, John D. (Person)
Conditions Governing Access note
This collection is open for research.
Extent
12.0 p.
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Existence and Location of Copies note
A digital version for each plate, and front and back covers is available.
Creator
- Cardinell, John D. (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Fairmount Park Historic Resources Archive Repository
1515 Arch Street, 10th Floor
Philadelphia Pennsylvania 19102 United States
215-683-0211
theresa.stuhlman@phila.gov