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"Inspection Tour in the Wine Vaults", 1876 Philadelphia Centennial Exposition

1876

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This engraving is entitled "Philadelphia, PA- The Centennial Exposition - the Jury of Award on an Inspection Tour in the Wine Vaults of Agricultural Hall", published in New York in Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper, No. 1,093, Vol. XLIII, September 9, 1876. It depicts men examining wine for the purpose judging a wine competition at the 1876 Centennial Exposition in Philadelphia. The jurors are inspecting wine bottles, color and smell, as well as tasting the wine, while they discuss the wine's characteristics and merits. The print was previously owned by the Sterling Vineyard Winery Art Collection, Calistoga, California and was displayed at the winery. The print is presented in a custom bleached birch wood frame with an off-white mat. The frame measures 21.88" x 15.88" x 1.25". The print is in excellent condition.
  • Creation Year:
    1876
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 21.88 in (55.58 cm)Width: 15.88 in (40.34 cm)Depth: 1.25 in (3.18 cm)
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  • Gallery Location:
    Alamo, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: # 34921stDibs: LU117326015802

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