Series IV. World's Fair and Other Fairs Posters, 1854-1965, inclusive

Poster published by Ontario County Times Power Press, Canandaigua, N.Y. The Bristol Agricultural and Mechanic's Association, Royal A. Andrews (President), sponsored the fair and the executive committee was comprised of Royal A. Andrews, William Thomas, W.G. Donielson, A. Jones, B.F. Hicks, and N.W. Randall. On back (in pencil), "November 29. 1951 William".

Lith. of Sarony, Major & Knapp. Diploma awarded to Mr. J.M. Rose of Greenwich, Ct., by Tho. B. Butler, President, and A.H. Ryingcord(sp?), Secretary, as a Premium for fine collection of imported and fancy breeds of Fowls. On front(in pencil), "Sept. 27, 1927". On back(in pencil), "Gift of Mr. DeWitt M. Lockman. Sept. 7, 1934".

Poster printed by Longley Brothers, Printers. Cincinnati, Ohio. Memorial written by R.E.H. Levering. Acquisition date(?) on front: Oct. 7/99.

Poster published by Samuel Bowles & Company, Printers, Springfield. Officers of the Society were Gad Sheldon, David Rising, Nathan Clark, James B. Rose, H.S. Sheldon, F.P. Loomis, and Francis Sheldon. On back, stamped, "The New-York Historical Society Folk Arts Collection November 17, 1937".

The officers of the Show and Fair were as follows: William Moore, President; Samuel T. Ellis, Marshal; Selvin Crosby, Ass't Marshal; J.M. Gibbons, Treasurer; and Ansel Clark, Secretary. Committees included ones for oxen, fancy matched cattle, sheep and swine, poultry, stallions, vegetables, fruits, and grains, fancy articles, and mechanical products. Stamped on back, "The New-York Historical Society Folk Arts Collection November 17, 1937".

Poster was printed by Henry B. Ashmead, Printer. The special subscription newspaper published daily during the continuance of The Great Central Fair held in Philadelphia was published by Geo. W. Childs, Philadelphia. On front (in pencil), "May 15/06".

The Fair was held at the Public Hall, Corner of Broadway and 23rd Street. Presents, including 10,000 in U.S. Greenbacks and a country residence in Westchester, were awarded at the Grand Presentation Festival held at the Cooper Institute. Thomas & Co. were the managing directors. Special notice concerning the prize tickets on the back of poster.

Poster (Sample Half Sheet No. 27) published by The Fair Publishing House Poster Print, Norwalk, Ohio. M.G. Botsford was president and A.L. Marshal was secretary of the Society.

Most of the items appear to be from an artfolio published by The White City Art Company of Chicago and Denver. The artfolio was issued weekly with four plates (80 in total were intended to be reproduced) and text by Stanley Wood, Esq. It was printed by The Lakeside Press, R.R. Donnelley & Sons, Co., Chicago. The images are as follows:

Reproductions copyrighted by W.H. Jackson and published by Franklin Co., Chi. 1. Mining and Electricity Buildings, from Transportation Building. 2. Golden Door of Transportation Building. 3. Manufactures Building, from Horticultural Hall. 4. View South East from The Illinois Building. 5. General View, from The Lake. 6. View North, from between Manufactures and Electricity Buildings. 7. Transportation Building, from Wooded Island. 8. The Water Gate. 9. Fire Boat and Agricultural Building. 10. Agricultural Building, from Colonnade. 11. Manufactures Building, from Casino. 12. Columbia Avenue in Manufactures Building. 13. MacMonnies Fountain, from South Terrace. 14. The Woman's Building. 15. Interior of Woman's Building.

Reproductions copyrighted by W.H. Jackson and published by A. Zeese & Co., Chi. 1. Peristyle and the Water Gate, from Grand Basin. (2 copies) 2. Government Building and Wooded Island. (2 copies) 3. West View of Manufactures Building. 4. Chicago Day. 5. The Administration Building, from the South East. 6. MacMonnies Fountain, from Grand Plaza. (2 copies)

Reproductions published by Franklin Co., Chi. 1. Main Entrance of Woman's Building. 2. View from Balcony of Woman's Building. 3. Rear View of MacMonnies Fountain. 4. MacMonnies Fountain, from the South 5. Statue of Columbus, East Entrance Administration Building. 6. Statue of Industry. 7. The White City at Midnight. 8. East Façade of Machinery Hall. 9. Manufactures and Electricity Buildings, from Squatter's Hut. 10. Statue of Plenty. 11. South Entrance of Mining Building. 12. German Government Building. 13. The Immense Crowd. 14. Bird's-Eye View of State Buildings at the White City.

Other reproductions 1. Statue of Cowboy 2. Group of Statuary, Transportation Building 3. Statue of Indian Scout 4. North Façade of Mining Building

The other items in the folder are: 1. Photograph by C.D. Arnold (official photographer) of Interior of Manufactures and Liberal Arts Building.

2. 9 illustrations (by E. Eldon Deane, M. Kenyan(?), del., and William LeBaron Jenney, architect, and unsigned) and long captions of The Woman's Building, The Fish and Fisheries Building, The Agricultural Building, The Mines and Mining Building, The Electrical Building, The Horticulural Building, The Transportation Building, The Machinery Hall, and The Administration Building.

3. Unsigned illustration of Bird's Eye View of the Worlds Columbian Exposition, Showing Designs and Grouping of all Buildings Now Determined Upon.

All items are reprouctions that appear to be from an artfolio published by The White City Art Company of Chicago and Denver. The artfolio was issued weekly with four plates (80 in total were intended to be reproduced) and text by Stanley Wood, Esq. It was printed by The Lakeside Press, R.R. Donnelley & Sons, Co., Chicago. The images are as follows:

Reproductions copyrighted by W.H. Jackson and published by Franklin Co., Chi. 1. Statue of the Republic and Peristyle. 2. The Caravels from the Bridge. 3. View North West, from Manufactures Building. 4. La Rabida, from South West Side. 5. Electricity Building, Looking South West. 6. North Lagoon, from Mining Building. 7. View of North Lagoon, Art Palace and State Buildings. 8. North Front of Agricultural Building. 9. Horticultural Building, from Wooded Island. 10. Administration Building, Looking North East. 11. Looking South between Electricity and Mining Buildings. 12. View South East from The Illinois Building. 13. Peristyle from Lake. 14. Statue of Liberty. 15. View of the Lake Front. 16. General View, from The Lake 17. Lake Front, from Manufactures Building. 18. State Buildings of Massachusetts, New York and Pennsylvania. 19. The Obelisk and Grand Vista North from Colonnade. 20. South Façade of Art Palace. 21. Choral Hall, from Wooded Island. 22. Agricultural Building, from Colonnade. 23. Interior of Choral Hall. 24. Fire Boat and Agricultural Building. 25. Machinery Hall, from Colonnade. 26. Machinery Hall, from North East. 27. Looking North between Mines and Electricity Buildings.

Reproductions copyrighted by W.H. Jackson and published by A. Zeese & Co., Chi. 1. The Administration Building, from the South East. 2. The Fisheries Building.

Reproductions published by Franklin Co., Chi. 1. South Colonnade. 2. Interior of Electricity Building. 3. North West Corner Agricultural Building. 4. Main Entrance of Agricultural Building. 5. Ferris Wheel, and Bird's-Eye View of Midway. 6. Court of Honor, Looking West. 7. Court of Honor, Looking East. 8. Panorama of State Buildings, from North East. 9. Details of Main Entrance of Art Palace. 10. Administration Building at Night, from Electricity Building. 11. Electricity Building and Fountain. 12. East Entrance Horticultural Building. 13. Midway Plaisance, Looking West.

Other reproductions 1. View North from Colonnade. 2. Administration Building, from Agricultural Building. 3. Agricultural Building at Night, from North West.

Poster published by Hennegan & Co., Cincinnati. James Hopkins, President, and E.B. Long, Secretary, for the Fair committee. The Great Baby show, the Japanese Day Fireworks, and the Parisian Dog Hippodrome were a few of the entertainment acts. On front (in pencil), "E.B. Child Feb. 1946". More information about the fair is published on the reverse side.

Copyright by Robert K. Straus, Councilman, and drawn by Fred Cooper. Features a pictorial map of New York City advertising the Robert K. Straus' radio show on Monday nights at 8:30 on WHN at 1010 on the dial.

Created by Tony Sarg and published by Tony Sarg Publications, Inc., N.Y. Printed in U.S.A. by Pace Press, Inc., N.Y.C. Front cover features Trylon and Perisphere. Map lists alphabetically exhibits and amusement area. On back, places to eat at the Fair. 4 pages.

Several page pamphlet created by Tony Sarg and published by Tony Sarg Publications, Inc., N.Y. Printed in U.S.A. by Pace Press, Inc., N.Y.C. Front cover features Trylon and Perisphere. The pamphlet has a large map and several detailed maps of each area of the fairgrounds. Acquisition date(?), in pencil, on back, Oct. 14, 1939.

Published by Tony Sarg Publications, Inc., New York, N.Y. This pictorial map is unfolded and matted.

Copyright, 1939, National Geographic Society. Printed in U.S.A. Dufaycolor Photograph by Luis Marden. Features a young man, holding a New York sign, hitchhiking on a bridge that includes signage: "2075 miles to George Washington Bridge, Holland Tunnel, Lincoln Tunnel". The caption explains, "These signs on the International Bridge at Laredo, Texas, were provided by the New York World's Fair."

The front cover features the Ford Building and the Road of Tomorrow. The back cover features five car models produced by Ford. On the inside pages is printed The New Yorker's Map of the World of Tomorrow together with an index to its principal features, revised for issue of July 8, 1939, created by Carl Rose.

The certificate features the Trylon and Perisphere and appointed Mrs. Ripley Hitchcock to the committee. It was signed by the President, Grover Whalen, and sceretary.

The certificate features the Trylon and Perisphere and appointed Mr. Alexander Wall to the committee. It was signed by the President, Grover Whalen, and sceretary.

18 Kerchief designs for the World's Fair. NYHS also owns many of the kerchiefs based on these designs.

1. Scarlett O'Hara. Designed by Eaton and D.W. Serrano Studio Designers, New York. Acquisition date(?) on back, Oct. 7, 1941. 2. Scarlett-Rhett. Designed by Eaton and D.W. Serrano Studio Designers, New York. Acquisition date(?) on back, Oct. 7, 1941. 3. New York World's Fair. (Featuring significant buildings and Trylon and Perisphere). Designed by Eaton and copyrighted by the NYWF. Acquisition date(?) on back, Oct. 7, 1941. 4. New York World's Fair. (Featuring areas of interest and Trylon and Perisphere). Designed by Eaton and Royal Studios and copyrighted by the NYWF. Acquisition date(?) on back, Oct. 7, 1941. 5. World's Fair Music Hall. Designed by Eaton and copyrighted by NYWF. Acquisition date(?) on back, Oct. 7, 1941. 6. Trylon and Perisphere. Designed by Eaton (M. Eaton & Co., New York) and copyrighted by NYWF. Acquisition date(?) on back, Oct. 7, 1941. 7. New York World's Fair Horticultural Exhibit. Designed by Eaton. Acquisition date(?) on back, Oct. 7, 1941. 8. Aviation Building, Health Science Medical and Education Building, Contemporary Art Building, and Maritime Building. Designed by Eaton and copyrighted by NYWF. Acquisition date(?) on back, Oct. 7, 1941. 9. Rockefeller Center New York. Designed by Eaton. Acquisition date(?) on back, Oct. 7, 1941. 10. Boston Monuments. (Including Faneuil Hall, Old State House, Old North Church). Designed by Eaton and D.W. Serrano Studio Designers, New York. Acquisition date(?) on back, Oct. 7, 1941. 11. Little Church around the Corner. Designed by Eaton. Acquisition date(?) on back, Oct. 7, 1941. 12. New York World's Fair 1939: The World of Tomorrow. Designed by Eaton. Acquisition date(?) on back, Oct. 7, 1941. 13. "Americana" Patriotic Design in Red, White, and Blue, with Eagle. Acquisition date (?) on back, Aug. 13, 1941. In pencil, on back, "From Edgar C. Hywanth…" 14. New York City Monuments. (Including Empire State Building, Metropolitan Museum). Designed by Eaton and D.W. Serrano Studio Designers, New York. Acquisition date(?) on back, Oct. 7, 1941. 15. Pictorial Map of Manhattan and How to get to World's Fair. Designed by Eaton and copyrighted by NYWF. Acquisition date(?) on back, Oct. 7, 1941. 16. New York Public Library (2 copies. One colored green and tan, one colored pink, blue, and green) Designed by Eaton. Acquisition date(?) on back, Oct. 7, 1941. 17. Statue of Liberty. Designed by Eaton. Acquisition date(?) on back, Oct. 7, 1941. 18. World's Fair Administration Building. Designed by Eaton and copyrighted by NYWF. Acquisition date(?) on back, Oct. 7, 1941.

Poster on illustration board hand done by E.P. Chrystie. Features bird's-eye view of the fairgrounds. Acquisition date(?), in pencil, on back, February 27, 1952.

Poster on illustration board hand done by E.P. Chrystie. Features hood of car with Ford logo. Acquisition date(?), in pencil, on back, February 27, 1952.

Poster on illustration board hand done by E.P. Chrystie. Features flags of the world. Acquisition date(?), in pencil, on back, February 27, 1952.

Poster on illustration board hand done by E.P. Chrystie. Features Ford Building. Acquisition date(?), in pencil, on back, February 27, 1952.

Poster on illustration board hand done by E.P. Chrystie. Features monumental statue of George Washington. Acquisition date (?), in pencil, on back, February 27, 1952.

Poster created by Bob Smith. Features the "Penny Black", the World's first postage stamp issued in 1840.

2 copies. Poster was made in U.S.A. by Polygraphic Company of America, Inc. N.Y.C. Poster features Trylon and Perisphere and the Constitution Mall. Acquisition date(?), in pencil, on back of both copies, June 20, 1940.

Poster was made in U.S.A. by Polygraphic Company of America, Inc., N.Y.C. Opening day was May 11th and admission was 50 cents. Poster features flags of the World and a monumental statue. Acquisition date(?), in pencil, on back, April 4, 1940. An attached cover letter from The World's Fair of 1940 in New York asks recepient to hang poster in library in an effort to bring more people to the Fair.

The poster was made in U.S.A. by Polygraphic Company of America, Inc., N.Y.C. and designed by Howard Scott. Features a patriotic older gentleman in hat and three-piece suit at the Fair. Opening day was May 11th and admission was 50 cents. Acquisition date(?), in pencil, on back, April 4, 1940.

2 copies. Poster made in U.S.A. by Polygraphic Company of America, Inc., N.Y.C. Poster created by S. Ekman. Acquisition date(?), in pencil, on back of both copies, June 20, 1940.

2 copies. Poster made in U.S.A. by Polygraphic Company of America, Inc., N.Y.C. Poster designed by Bob Smith with the tagline, "Travel America...See the World at the World's Fair in New York". Acquisition date(?), in pencil, on back of both copies, June 20, 1940.

Reproduced print is an offset lithography by Rogers-Kellogg-Stillson of the original painting in the collection of Harry T. Peters. It is attached to the front of a greeting card from Harry T. Peters. On the back of the card, Peters explained that "Country Fair", depicting a country fair near the city of Philadelphia, is believed to be the first graphic record in America of a country fair. On back (in pencil), "Dec. 26, 1940".

Photograph and caption from the New York Journal and American, February 27, 1941. Features a dismantled Perisphere with the caption explaining that the salvaged metal would go to the Defense program.

Photograph and caption from a newspaper, undated.

Reprint of a 1888 Currier & Ives print. On front(in pencil) "#10472 (c.1955)" Stamped in many places "N.Y. Public Library Picture Collection". On back, a note on the Currier & Ives prints, "The Road ..."

3 copies. "Unisphere presented by United States Steel copyrighted 1961, 1962 New York World's Fair 1964-1965 Corporation" Printed by Allied Printing, Philadelphia. On back of all copies stamped, "This publication was presented to this Library by Peter M. Warner."

3 copies. Poster designed by B. Peak. "Unisphere presented by United States Steel copyrighted 1961, 1962 New York World's Fair 1964-1965 Corporation". Printed by Amalgamated Lithographers of America, New York -- "Litho in U.S.A." Stamped on back of all copies, "This publication was presented to this Library by Peter M. Warner".

3 copies. "Unisphere presented by United States Steel copyrighted 1961 New York World's Fair 1964-1965 Corporation" Printed by Allied Printing, Philadelphia. Stamped on back of all copies, "This publication was presented to this Library by Peter M. Warner".

6 copies (2 mounted on cardboard with easel backs). Poster designed by B. Peak. "Unisphere presented by United States Steel copyrighted 1961, 1962 New York World's Fair 1964-1965 Corporation". Printed by Amalgamated Lithographers of America, New York -- "Litho in U.S.A." Stamped on back of some copies, "This publication was presented to this Library by Peter M. Warner".

Photograph of Texas Pavilions model. Stamped on back, "This publication was presented to this Library by Peter M. Warner".