Henry Hamilton Bennett
The Ferris Wheel
1893
Bennett's stereo photograph immortalizes the engineering marvel that dominated the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago. The albumen print captures the massive wheel's imposing scale and intricate structure, documenting a pivotal moment when America showcased its technological prowess to the world.
- Medium
- Albumen print, stereo
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