1894 midwinter fair (6 resultados)

Two advertising cards, one for Berliner Magen Bitters printed by H. S. Crocker Co., the other for Mellin's Food, printer not identified, and a souvenir card for "San Francisco Day," printed by Dickman-Jones Co., San Francisco. The California Midwinter Fair, held in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park, was extremely successful: it made money while promoting winter travel to the Golden State. "The California Midwinter International Exposition of 1894 was the state's first international event and as such, was a landmark in her history. Purposely held in winter, it showcased the the glorious climate of the Golden State and followed on the heels of the vastly successful World's Columbian Exhibition held in Chicago in 1893 . The fair did much to attract visitors to California . The Midwinter Fair was extremely successful and had a lasting impact not only in San Francisco but also in the state's southern realm . San Francisco was host to another international event two decades after the Midwinter Fair: in 1914, one of the most important events in California history took place there -- the Panama-Pacific International Exposition. Although the PPIE was larger and grander that its predecessor, its heritage may be traced to the pioneering Midwinter Fair of 1894" (Victoria Dailey, California's First International Exposition: The Midwinter Fair of 1894). The bitters card has a closed tear and the San Francisco Day souvenir is creased and worn at edges and was probably removed from a scrapbook. (#167663). …

Single sheet 15x376 cm ( 6 x 148 inches), folded accordion style into an oblong cloth portfolio, 24.5x16 cm, sixteen panels with illustrations captioned in English, German, French and Spanish, original green cloth, front panel stamped in gold. First edition. Exceptional views of San Francisco and the exhibits and grounds of the 1894 Midwinter Fair on a single sheet just over twelve feet long. The California Midwinter Fair, held in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park, was extremely successful: it made money while promoting winter travel to the Golden State. "The California Midwinter International Exposition of 1894 was the state's first international event and as such, was a landmark in her history. Purposely held in winter, it showcased the the glorious climate of the Golden State and followed on the heels of the vastly successful World's Columbian Exhibition held in Chicago in 1893 . The fair did much to attract visitors to California . The Midwinter Fair was extremely successful and had a lasting impact not only in San Francisco but also in the state's southern realm . San Francisco was host to another international event two decades after the Midwinter Fair: in 1914, one of the most important events in California history took place there -- the Panama-Pacific International Exposition. Although the PPIE was larger and grander that its predecessor, its heritage may be traced to the pioneering Midwinter Fair of 1894" (Victoria Dailey, California's First International Exposition: The Midwinter Fair of 1894). This souvenir album was manufactured in Germany by what became known as the Glaser/Frey lithographic process . The illustrations were done from photographs, with the lithographers making some alterations by adding or deleting details . Louis Glaser of Leipzig and Charles Frey of Frankfurt am Main used a multi-stone lithographic process to achieve a monochromatic effect that seems to have been rare if not unknown among American lithographers. Using five or more stones, they laid down a series of separate shades ranging from white to light sepia-gray to the darkest sepia-gray or black. The finished lithograph has a varnished look that creates greater illusion of depth than a simple lithograph or toned lithograph . (Ron Tyler). A fine copy. Superior condition for this delicate piece. (#167659).…

21.5x29.5 cm (8 1/2 x 11 1/2 inches), 20 plates with chromolithograph illustrations, plus cover illustrations and four supplemental views, original pictorial linen-backed chromolithograph wrappers, string tied. First edition. Part one (apparently all published) plus four additional plates designated "San Francisco Examiner Art Supplement." Charles Graham was "Director of Color of the California Midwinter Fair." Some of the color lithographs have the imprint "The Winters Art Litho. Co., Chicago." Charles Graham (1852-1911) was a self-taught itinerant artist who worked for HARPER'S WEEKLY and other national magazines in the 1870s and 1880s. He had studios in San Francisco at various times between 1883 and 1896. He was director of color at the Chicago World's Fair in 1893, and served in the same capacity the following year at the California Midwinter Fair where he also illustrated the souvenir guides. See Hughes, Artists in California 1786-1940, p. 182. The California Midwinter Fair, held in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park, was extremely successful: it made money while promoting winter travel to the Golden State. "The California Midwinter International Exposition of 1894 was the state's first international event and as such, was a landmark in her history. Purposely held in winter, it showcased the the glorious climate of the Golden State and followed on the heels of the vastly successful World's Columbian Exhibition held in Chicago in 1893 . The fair did much to attract visitors to California . The Midwinter Fair was extremely successful and had a lasting impact not only in San Francisco but also in the state's southern realm . San Francisco was host to another international event two decades after the Midwinter Fair: in 1914, one of the most important events in California history took place there -- the Panama-Pacific International Exposition. Although the PPIE was larger and grander that its predecessor, its heritage may be traced to the pioneering Midwinter Fair of 1894" (Victoria Dailey, California's First International Exposition: The Midwinter Fair of 1894). Not in Cowan (1933; 1964) or Rocq (1970). String tie is missing. With the exception of tiny nicks in two margins and mild tanning to two margins, the twenty plates in the main portfolio are in fine condition. The inner surface of the covers is a bit foxed. Creases and short tears in the margins of two supplemental plates have been professionally mended. An excellent copy overall. Quite scarce; seldom found with the supplemental plates. (#167662).…

26.5x35.3 cm (10 1/4 x14 inches) (oblong folio), 15 parts, each 16 pages, profusely illustrated, original mustard wrappers printed in black, stapled. First edition. A complete set of the "Monarch" souvenir of the California Midwinter Fair. The photographs depict both the fair itself, and scenes throughout the state. The fair, held in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park, was extremely successful: it made money while promoting winter travel to the Golden State. "The plan of the work is to present a series of photographic views of the Midwinter Fair, interspersed with select views of the natural wonders of the State . The descriptions of California Scenes . which treat of places outside of San Francisco, were written by J. M. Hutchings, the 'Father of the Yosemite'" (wrapper copy). All but one part (# 14) has at least one photograph of the Sierra Nevada, mostly scenes in Yosemite Valley. There are several photographs of Lake Tahoe and one photograph of the High Sierra taken by Theodore H. Solomons. Each part has a double-page panoramic photograph at the center. Several of these are stunning images, but the most spectacular photographs are Taber's photographs of the Midwinter Fair after dark illuminated by electric light. And, in case you wondered why "Monarch" is part of the title, "Monarch" is the Examiner's mascot, a stuffed Grizzly Bear exhibited as part of the 'Forty-nine Mining Camp, one of the more popular venues at the fair. "The California Midwinter International Exposition of 1894 was the state's first international event and as such, was a landmark in her history. Purposely held in winter, it showcased the glorious climate of the Golden State and followed on the heels of the vastly successful World's Columbian Exhibition held in Chicago in 1893 . The fair did much to attract visitors to California . To document this major event, fair organizers chose Isaiah Taber as official photographer . Documenting the entire evolution of the fair, Taber took pictures from beginning to end, from the grading of the site to the finished environment. Taber's splendid views show the event in all its glory, from its architectural playfulness to its exotic attractions and are noteworthy for their clarity and composition. Realizing that the fair was ephemeral, Taber made his photographs the permanent record of the event . The Midwinter Fair was extremely successful and had a lasting impact not only in San Francisco but also in the state's southern realm . San Francisco was host to another international event two decades after the Midwinter Fair: in 1914, one of the most important events in California history took place there -- the Panama-Pacific International Exposition. Although the PPIE was larger and grander that its predecessor, its heritage may be traced to the pioneering Midwinter Fair of 1894" (Victoria Dailey, California's First International Exposition: The Midwinter Fair of 1894). Kruska, Hutchings 108. Rocq 11359. Not in Cowan (1933; 1964). A fine copy. This book is uncommon in the original parts, especially in nice condition. This is a spectacular copy and is rare thus. By the way, the subscription price of $24 per year was serious money in 1894, so the number of subscribers to the parts issue was probably not huge. (#167050).…

10x14 cm (3 7/8 x 5 1/2 inches). First edition. The California Midwinter Fair, held in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park, was extremely successful: it made money while promoting winter travel to the Golden State. "The California Midwinter International Exposition of 1894 was the state's first international event and as such, was a landmark in her history. Purposely held in winter, it showcased the the glorious climate of the Golden State and followed on the heels of the vastly successful World's Columbian Exhibition held in Chicago in 1893 . The fair did much to attract visitors to California . The Midwinter Fair was extremely successful and had a lasting impact not only in San Francisco but also in the state's southern realm . San Francisco was host to another international event two decades after the Midwinter Fair: in 1914, one of the most important events in California history took place there -- the Panama-Pacific International Exposition. Although the PPIE was larger and grander that its predecessor, its heritage may be traced to the pioneering Midwinter Fair of 1894" (Victoria Dailey, California's First International Exposition: The Midwinter Fair of 1894). Fine. (#167660).…

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