Gems of the Centennial Exhibition:

Item #35771

(CENTENNIAL). Gems of the Centennial Exhibition: Consisting of Illustrated Descriptions of Objects of an Artistic Character, in the Exhibits of the United States, Great Britain, France, Spain,....Etc. at the Philadelphia International Exhbition of 1876. N.Y., 1877. Folio. Profusely illus. 164pp. plus 8pp. advts. Orig. gilt-decorated blue cloth, a.e.g. A fine copy. This volume contains numerous illustrations and descriptions of home furnishings and decorative arts displayed at the Centennial Exhibition at Philadelphia in 1876. It is a wonderful record both of the Exhibition and of design and manufacturing for the home in the 1870s. The book is in remarkably nice condition.

Price: $300.00