1892 World's Columbian Exposition Promotional Hand Fan
DESCRIPTION
This is a lovely and delicate promotional hand fan from just before the Columbian Exposition held in Chicago during the summer of 1893. The fair was held to celebrate the 400th anniversary of the discovery of the New World by Christopher Columbus.
The fan features a bright and clear bird's eye view of the entire fair prior to its opening on May 1, 1893. The White City, as it was known, was astonishingly constructed in a little over two years under the direction of America's most noted architects and designers. The famed Ferris wheel does not appear in this view as it was not completed until the 11th hour of the project. Numerous tall ships, trees, buildings, and people are displayed with intricate detail.
On the verso, a collage of three scenes depicts the landing of Columbus in the new world, the converting of native people to Christianity, and early development in the Americas.
CONDITION
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