Exposition Collection

First Ferris wheel, Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893
Ferris wheel -250 feet in diameter, 36 cars - at the Columbian Exposition, Chicago, 1893. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893
Court of Honor and central basin of the Columbian Exposition, Chicago, 1893. Albertype reproduction of a photograph

Poster design, Chicago Worlds Fair 1933, featuring a classical figure with arms raised, holding a model of the city. Date: 1933

Franco-British Exhibition, London - Unity
Franco-British Exhibition, White City, Shepherds Bush, London - Unity. The main focus of the Franco-British Exhibition in 1908 was to celebrate the Entente Cordiale

St. Louis Worlds Fair - Festival Hall and Cascades
St. Louis Worlds Fair (Louisiana Purchase Exposition), St. Louis, Missouri, USA - Festival Hall and Cascades Date: 1904

Cover design, Exposition de Locomotion Aerienne
Cover design, official catalogue of the 7th Exposition International de Locomotion Aerienne, Grand Palais, Champs Elysees, Paris, 12-27 November 1921

Paris / Eiffel Tower 1889
The Tower surrounded by the buildings of the Exposition, seen from the Seine

Cincinnati music hall and exposition buildings. Date c1879

St. Louis World Fair, Missouri, USA - Souvenir Booklet Cover
St. Louis World Fair, Missouri, USA - Cover of the souvenir fold-out booklet Date: 1904

COLUMBIAN EXPOSITION, 1893. The Grand Basin at the Worlds Columbian Exposition in Chicago, Illinois. Photograph, 1893, digitally colored by Granger, NYC -- All rights reserved

The Pain-Proof Man & Captain Ringman Jack - Ripley s
Arthur Plumhoff The Human Pincushion - The Pain-Proof Man (left) and Captain Ringman Jack, who lifted weights through holes through his breasts

Inside the Dome of Discovery, Festival of Britain, London
General view inside the Dome of Discovery, part of the Festival of Britain site on the South Bank, London. This part of the exhibition covered Britains conquest of the physical world through

Africa, Ghana, Volta Region. Kente cloths for sale in the Kente weavers village

Crowds at the Chicago worlds fair at night
Columbian Exposition visitors strolling along the midway at night, Chicago 1893. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a 19th-century illustration

Crystal Palace, London, 1851
Visitors to the Crystal Palace industrial exposition, London, 1851. Hand-colored engraving of a 19th-century illustration

Peninsular and Oriental Pavilion (River Front), c1900.The Peninsular and Oriental Pavilion of the Exposition Universelle of 1889. By T. E. Collcutt, Architect and G. E. Moira and F. L

Incandescent giant lamp, model of the Edison type bulb. Expo
Incandescent giant lamp, twelve feet high, mounted on a pedestal crowned by a model of the Edison type bulb, increased 20, 000 times

The Centennial International Exhibition of 1876 in Philadelp
United States. The Centennial International Exhibition of 1876 in Philadelphia. Horticultural Hall. The Spanish and American Illustration (1876)

Advertisement, Levi Strauss copper riveted overalls
Advertisement for Levi Strauss copper riveted overalls, featuring Levis Electric Rodeo -- the Talk of Treasure Island. The figures are all hand-carved likenesses of famous rodeo people in authentic

Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, California, USA
The Memorial Coliseum (sports stadium), Exposition Park, Los Angeles, California, USA. It has hosted the Olympic Games twice, in 1932 and 1984. Date: 20th century

CRYSTAL PALACE, 1851. Interior view of the Crystal Palace, site of the Great Exhibition of 1851, at Hyde Park, London, England. English lithograph, c1851

The Turin Exposition of 1911 - The Hungarian Pavilion
The Turin Exposition of 1911 - The quite surreal Hungarian Pavilion Date: 1911

The Opening of the Universal Exhibition by the President of the Republic, Paris, 1900. The Exposition Universelle of 1900 was a worlds fair held in Paris, France

Smith Premier Typewriter No. 4 - at The Paris Exposition 1900
Advertising card for The Smith Premier Typewriter No.4 exhibited at The Paris Exposition of 1900. Date: 1900

Poster design, Brussels International Exhibition, April to November 1935. Date: 1935

CRYSTAL PALACE, 1851. Queen Victoria, left, opens the Great Exhibition, the first international industrial exhibition, at the Crystal Palace in Hyde Park, London, England, May 1851

CENTENNIAL FAIR, 1876. Memorial Hall at the Centennial Exposition in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1876. Wood engraving from a contemporary American newspaper

Aerial plan of the Festival of Britain site, London
Aerial plan of the Festival of Britain site, South Bank, London, showing all the main buildings and other venues of interest. Date: May 1951

Persian Dervish - Paris Exhibition
Persian Dervish at the Paris Exposition in 1900. Dervish or Darvesh in Persian usually refers to a person who is a seeker of the truth i.e. universal truth

Paris / Eiffel Tower 1900
The Tower at the time of the 1900 Exposition

Swedish School House, Centennial Exposition, Philadelphia, 1876 (silver albumen print)
878327 Swedish School House, Centennial Exposition, Philadelphia, 1876 (silver albumen print) by American Photographer, (19th century); 20.3x25.4 cm; Free Library of Philadelphia; (add.info)

Opening Day, The Orators, Centennial International Exhibition of 1876
2920747 Opening Day, The Orators, Centennial International Exhibition of 1876, Philadelphia (b/w photo) by American Photographer

Franco-British Exhibition - We are Enjoying the Exhibition
British Comic Postcard - Franco-British Exhibition of 1908 at White City (in West London near Shepherds Bush) - " We are Enjoying the Exhibition" (written in French and English!). Date: 1908

Theo Gier, Pure California Wines & Brandies
Compliments of Theo Gier, Pure California Wines & Brandies, as seen at the International Exposition in San Francisco, USA, 1894. 1894

Golden Gate International Exposition, San Francisco Bay
Design for the Exposition Tower The Spire to the Sun on Treasure Island. Golden Gate International Exposition, San Francisco Bay, California, USA (1939/1940). Date: 1937

Cover design, International Exhibition, Brussels
Cover design, Exposition Universelle et Internationale de Bruxelles (Universal and International Exhibition, Brussels), with international airship competitions

Exposition de tableaux de maitres modernes... vente au profit de l oeuvre le vetement du prisonnier de guerre. Galerie Georges Bernheim

Antwerp Exhibition
A selection of handmade laces are shown by a local manufacturer at the Antwerp Exhibition, (Exposition Internationale Coloniale), Belgium

Engraving depicting an escalator in use at the Paris Exposition
5309152 Engraving depicting an escalator in use at the Paris Exposition; (add.info.: Engraving depicting an escalator in use at the Paris Exposition)

Advertising poster for the 1909 International Ballooning Exhibition in Frankfurt, 1909 (colour lithograph)
1769948 Advertising poster for the 1909 International Ballooning Exhibition in Frankfurt, 1909 (colour lithograph) by Oppenheim

Advertisement in the form of a stamp for the International Hygiene Exhibition in Dresden in 1911
IMB4824459 Advertisement in the form of a stamp for the International Hygiene Exhibition in Dresden in 1911: " Internationale Hygiene - Ausstellung Dresden 1911"; (add.info)

Australian International Exposition, 1888
3480325 Australian International Exposition, 1888; (add.info.: Australian International Exposition: New South Wales Hall of Minerals 1888.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

View of the Iena bridge, the Seine river and the former "palais du Trocadero" built for 1878 world fair in
1737881 View of the Iena bridge, the Seine river and the former "palais du Trocadero" built for 1878 world fair in Paris and destroyed for the new one for the 1937 world fair.

The former "palais du Trocadero" built for 1878 world fair in Paris
1736978 The former "palais du Trocadero" built for 1878 world fair in Paris and destroyed for the new one for the 1937 world fair.

Telephone hall at an international telephonic exposition, 1898
3479400 Telephone hall at an international telephonic exposition, 1898; (add.info.: Illustration showing a telephone hall at an international telephonic exposition)

Economy. Industrial Exposition of Dresden, Allemagne. Poster by Otto Fischer, Germany, 1896. (poster)
3434512 Economy. Industrial Exposition of Dresden, Allemagne. Poster by Otto Fischer, Germany, 1896. (poster); (add.info.: Economie. Coll. Part. Economy. Industrial Exposition of Dresden, Allemagne)

Art. Fine Arts. Modern Art. Poster by W. Dow, USA, 1896. (poster)
3434553 Art. Fine Arts. Modern Art. Poster by W. Dow, USA, 1896. (poster); (add.info.: Art. Beaux Arts. Modern Art. Dow, USA, 1896. Coll. Part. Art. Fine Arts. Modern Art. Poster by W)

Australian International Exposition, 1888
3480424 Australian International Exposition, 1888; (add.info.: Australian International Exposition: New South Wales Hall of Minerals 1888.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

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Exposition: Celebrating the Marvels of the World Step right up and witness the birth of a new era. The year was 1893, and Chicago's World Fair unveiled its most extraordinary creation yet - the first Ferris wheel. Towering above all else, this colossal structure promised to take visitors on an exhilarating journey through the clouds. Across the Atlantic, London hosted its own Franco-British Exhibition in a display of unity between two nations. A symbol of cooperation and friendship, this event showcased technological advancements that would shape our future. Returning to Chicago's World Fair in 1933, a vibrant poster design captured the essence of this grand spectacle. It beckoned people from far and wide to immerse themselves in a world filled with wonder and innovation. Meanwhile, St. Louis played host to another magnificent fair where Festival Hall and Cascades mesmerized attendees with their architectural splendor. These breathtaking structures stood as testaments to human creativity amidst nature's beauty. In Paris, beneath the iconic Eiffel Tower of 1889 fame, an Exposition de Locomotion Aerienne took flight. This exhibition celebrated mankind's conquest over gravity as aviation pioneers showcased their remarkable flying machines. Closer to home in Cincinnati, music hall and exposition buildings harmoniously blended artistry with functionality. They served as cultural hubs where melodies echoed through grand halls while ideas blossomed within creative minds. The souvenir booklet cover from St. Louis' World Fair transported readers into a realm where dreams became reality. Its intricate design encapsulated every facet of this unforgettable experience - from dazzling exhibits to captivating performances that left hearts longing for more. Traveling back further in time to 1893 once again brings us face-to-face with Chicago's Columbian Exposition at its grandest moment - The Grand Basin. This sprawling water feature mirrored not only physical reflections but also reflected upon humanity's achievements thus far. But it wasn't just the grandeur of structures that captivated audiences.