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In commemoration of the hundredth anniversary of American independence

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Elaborate Centennial Exhibition commemorative print depicting an arched monument containing a central full-length portrait of George Washington surrounded by vignettes; allegorical figures; and religious quotes by the first president. Washington is depicted mounted on his horse. Arch is adorned with the names of the 38 states and is flanked by columns containing views representing the industries of the North, East, South, and West. Views show a laborer of the North chopping a tree at a waterfront, a female loom worker of the East, an overseer watching a slave picking cotton in the South, and a farmer reaping his harvest with a horse-drawn plow in the West. Columns also contain female allegorical figures to represent the years 1776 and 1876. Justice and Independence (holding the Declaration), and a prostrate British soldier represent the year 1776 and Peace and Liberty (holding a "Ballot"), and a seated slave free from his shackles represent the year 1876. Monument also contains views of Independence Hall and Memorial Hall (Centennial Exhibition), the scene showing the signing of the Declaration of Independence, and allegorical figures and emblems symbolizing the classical and industrial arts. Other pictorial elements depict the all-seeing eye; American eagle, shield, and flag; vignettes showing Washington praying, and accepting the sword of surrender from Lord Cornwallis during the American Revolution; and vignette views with dimensions of Centennial Exhibition buildings. Buildings include the Art Gallery, Main Building, Agricultural Hall, Machinery Hall, and Horticultural Hall. The centennial of the United States was celebrated through an international exhibition...

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The Library Company of Philadelphia

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Keywords

  1. Art
  2. Autonomy
  3. Buildings
  4. Centennial Celebrations, Etc
  5. Centennial Exhibition (1876 : Philadelphia, Pa.)
  6. Commemorative Prints
  7. Freedmen
  8. Independence Hall (Philadelphia, Pa.)
  9. Industry
  10. Justice
  11. Liberty
  12. Lithographs
  13. Peace
  14. Portraits
  15. Quotations
  16. Tinted
  17. United States
  18. Washington, George, 1732 1799

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