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George Barker — World's Columbian Exposition, Columbus' Caravel, "The Nina"

George Barker

World's Columbian Exposition, Columbus' Caravel, "The Nina"

1887

Barker's stereo photograph documents the replica of Columbus's ship at Chicago's World's Fair, preserving a moment when America celebrated its cultural coming-of-age through spectacular public exhibitions.

Medium
Albumen silver print, stereo

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George Barker, World's Columbian Exposition, Columbus' Caravel, "The Nina", 1887

Barker's stereo photograph documents the replica of Columbus's ship at Chicago's World's Fair, preserving a moment when America celebrated its cultural coming-of-age through spectacular public exhibitions.

Medium
Albumen silver print, stereo
Year
1887
Seen at
Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago, IL

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Monochrome, Documentary, 19th Century, American, Historical, Albumen Silver Print, Architecture

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