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World’s Columbian Exposition 1893 – Set of Photographic Prints Published in 1902
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World’s Columbian Exposition 1893 – Set of Photographic Prints Featuring Iconic Buildings and Statues
Title of the Publication: Vorlage-Blätter für Photographen
Band V, Heft I: 1902
Publisher and Editor Details: Herausgeber (Editor): F. Matthies-Masuren
Verlag (Publisher): Wilhelm Knapp, Halle a. S.
Additional Info:
“Preis des Heftes Mk. 4,–, für Abonnenten des ‘Atelier des Photographen’ Mk. 3,–”
(Price per booklet: 4 Marks, for subscribers of the ‘Atelier des Photographen’ journal: 3 Marks)
Summary:
This portfolio titled Vorlage-Blätter für Photographen (loosely translated as “Template Sheets for Photographers”) was edited by F. Matthies-Masuren and published by Wilhelm Knapp in Halle an der Saale, Germany, in 1902. The publication served as a resource for professional photographers, likely containing photographic samples, inspirations, or examples to aid their practice.
This is a rare and fascinating set of original photographic prints from the 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition, also known as the Chicago World’s Fair. These images capture some of the most iconic and grand architectural achievements of the exposition, including the U.S. Government Building, Agricultural Building, Administration Building, Fisheries Building, Cold Storage Building, and the ornate Golden Door of the Transportation Building. The set also includes images of the Peristyle colonnade, the heroic Statue of the Indian on Horseback, the famous MacMonnies Fountain, the replica of the Battleship Illinois, the busy Midway Plaisance fairway, and the historic Convent La Rabida.
Printed in 1902, these photographic images offer a direct window into the grandeur of the fair and the architecture that defined it. Each print is a loose sheet with a descriptive title below the image. The prints have been well preserved in their original state and feature fine photographic detail, conveying the opulence and ambition of the exposition at the height of the Gilded Age.
The World’s Columbian Exposition was a landmark event that showcased cutting-edge architecture, technology, and artistry. These prints serve as important historical documents and remarkable works of art in their own right, perfect for collectors of photography, architectural history, or 19th-century ephemera.
Condition Report:
The prints are in fair overall condition for their age. Light foxing and handling marks are present, especially along the borders, with a few small creases, but the images themselves are sharp and well preserved, retaining their original clarity and detail.
- Dimensions:Height: 11.82 in (30 cm)Width: 8.47 in (21.5 cm)Depth: 0.4 in (1 cm)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Period:1900-1909
- Date of Manufacture:1902
- Condition:The prints are in fair overall condition for their age. Light foxing and handling marks are present, especially along the borders, with a few small creases, but the images themselves are sharp and well preserved, retaining their original clarity.
- Seller Location:Langweer, NL
- Reference Number:Seller: BG-14062-11stDibs: LU3054345226762
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