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Opening of the American Centennial Exhibition: the Butchers Procession...1876. Creators: Unknown, Melton Prior
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Opening of the American Centennial Exhibition: the Butchers Procession...1876. Creators: Unknown, Melton Prior
Opening of the American Centennial Exhibition: the Butchers Procession passing up Chestnut-Street, Philadelphia, from a sketch by one of our special artists, 1876....tradesmen and assistants, all neatly dressed in white frocks with blue sashes, well-brushed hats decorated with their badges, and well-blacked boots; most of them were fine, tall, portly men, riding good horses...The Black Hussar Band of eighteen performers, well mounted, led the first division or cavalcade; then came Beck's band, filling a six-horse omnibus; more horsemen, and a long line of four and two horse barouches. A car gaily festooned with bunting was filled with little boys and girls, who shouted, clapped their hands, or engaged themselves in waving little silk flags of all nations. The Lanark band was in this division, and a number of butcher boys mounted on ponies. This portion of the parade numbered about 1200'. From "Illustrated London News", 1876
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This photograph, titled "Opening of the American Centennial Exhibition: the Butchers' Procession passing up Chestnut-Street, Philadelphia," is an intriguing glimpse into the past. The image, created by an unknown artist under the direction of Melton Prior, was published in the "Illustrated London News" in 1876. The parade depicted in this photograph marks the opening of the American Centennial Exhibition in Philadelphia. The Butchers' Procession was a prominent feature of the event, showcasing the city's butchers and their tradesmen in a grand display of pageantry. The photograph captures the butchers and their assistants, all neatly dressed in white frocks with blue sashes, well-brushed hats adorned with their badges, and well-blacked boots. Most of them were tall, portly men, riding good horses, adding to the grandeur of the procession. Leading the procession was the Black Hussar Band of eighteen performers, all mounted on horses. Following them were Beck's band, filling a six-horse omnibus, more horsemen, and a long line of four and two-horse barouches. A car gaily festooned with bunting was filled with little boys and girls, who shouted, clapped their hands, or engaged themselves in waving little silk flags of all nations. The Lanark band was also part of this division, and a number of butcher boys were mounted on ponies. This portion of the parade numbered about 1200 participants. The Butchers' Procession was a testament to the pride and community spirit of the butchers and their tradesmen in Philadelphia during this historic event. This photograph provides a fascinating look into the past, offering a glimpse into the grandeur and pageantry of the American Centennial Exhibition.
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