Description (Brief):
Black and white print of a large, domed, circular hall filled with spectators observing the distribution of prizes. In the background is a large pipe organ and a variety of gas lighting devices.
Date Made: 1848
Publisher: Ridner, John P.Distributor: American Art UnionArtist: Matteson, Tompkins HarrisonMaker: Matteson, Tompkins HarrisonSarony & Major
Location: Currently not on view
Place Made: United States: New York, New York City
Subject:
Chronology: 1840-1849, Lighting, Adornment, Marriage, Children, Civic Associations, Music, Holidays and Celebrations, general
See more items in: Home and Community Life: Domestic Life, Clothing & Accessories, Art, Peters Prints, Domestic Furnishings
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Related Publication:
Peters, Harry T.. America on Stone, Garvan, Anthony N. B. and Peter C. Welsh. Victorian American
Credit Line: Harry T. Peters "America on Stone" Lithography Collection
Data Source: National Museum of American History
Id Number: DL.60.2406Catalog Number: 60.2406Accession Number: 228146
Object Name: lithographObject Type: Lithograph
Physical Description: paper (overall material)ink (overall material)Measurements: image: 16 in x 20 3/4 in; 40.64 cm x 52.705 cm
Metadata Usage: CC0
Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a1-34db-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
Record Id: nmah_324735
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