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Young Woman with Kodak Camera
By W. Smithson Broadhead
Located in Fort Washington, PA
Kodak Premo camera, circa 1912. In 1893, at the Chicago World's Fair, George Eastman introduced the
Category

1910s Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Louis Vuitton Leather Cabin Trunk, circa 1930
By Louis Vuitton
Located in London, GB
firm even further, selling out at the 1893 Chicago World’s Fair. J.P. Morgan and family became valued
Category

Vintage 1930s French Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

Daum Nancy Art Nouveau Vase
By Daum
Located in NANTES, FR
Chicago World's Fair in 1893. This was the first major success that propelled Daum into the closed circle
Category

Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Vases

Materials

Glass

Lacquer and Gilt Bronze Cabinet in the Japonisme Style by Rosel
By Rosel
Located in London, GB
, including at the Chicago Worlds Fair in 1893.
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Belgian Japonisme Cabinets

Materials

Onyx, Ormolu

19th Century Black Forest Hand-Carved French Liqueur Stand
Located in Dallas, TX
Great Exhibition of 1851, Chicago World’s Fair 1893, and Exposition Universelle Paris 1900. In Europe
Category

Antique 1880s French Black Forest Barware

Materials

Crystal

19th century Portrait of a lady, Priscilla Osborn, William Jacob Baer
Located in York, GB
member. Baer exhibited at the Chicago Worlds Fair of 1893. In New York and at the Paris Exposition of
Category

19th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Blossom and Tree Scene Meiji Period Scroll Japan 19c Artist Araki Kanpo
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
many international exhibitions; he won awards at the Chicago World's Fair in 1893; the Paris Exposition
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Paintings and Screens

Materials

Silk

A Magnificent Rococo Style Commode After Johann Melchoir Kambli
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
François Rosel is recorded at 85, Rue Neuve, Brussels. At the Chicago Worlds Fair of 1893 he exhibited in
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Antique 19th Century Belgian Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Swiss Brienz Black Forest Hand-Carved Wood Candle Holder
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
in Philadelphia (1876)", "Chicago Worlds Fair (1893)", "Exposition Universelle in Paris (1900
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Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Swiss Brienz Black Forest Hand-Carved Wood Grizzly Bear
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
)", "Centennial Exhibit in Philadelphia (1876)", "Chicago Worlds Fair (1893)", "Exposition Universelle in Paris
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Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

An Opulent Evening
By Guiseppe Aureli
Located in Missouri, MO
; including: The International Exhibition of 1888 in Munich and the World Fair of 1893 in Chicago, but his
Category

Late 19th Century Victorian Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor, Laid Paper

Royal Doulton Isaac Walton Series Ware Jardiniere by Charles Noke, Signed
By Royal Doulton, Charles Noke
Located in Soquel, CA
pieces to be displayed at exhibitions around the world, most notably the Chicago World Fair in 1893. It
Category

Early 20th Century English Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Stoneware

"Pont Neuf, Seine, Paris, France" Carle Blenner, American Impressionism
By Carle John Blenner
Located in New York, NY
important 1893 Chicago World's Fair Columbian Exposition. He also exhibited regularly at the National
Category

1880s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

A Monumental Meissen Porcelain Figural Group of Mount Parnassus
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
and other ornament to the Bavarian ‘fairytale’ king, Ludwig II. At the 1893 Chicago World’s Fair
Category

Antique 19th Century German Rococo Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Swiss Brienz Black Forest Hand-Carved Wood Bear Pipe Tobacco Holder Stand
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Exhibition in London (1851)", "Centennial Exhibit in Philadelphia (1876)", "Chicago Worlds Fair (1893
Category

Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Arch Beach, California
Located in San Francisco, CA
illustrated the World’s Fair issue of Harper’s Weekly. He worked in New York, mostly in advertising. He
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Early 20th Century American Impressionist Landscape Prints

Materials

Etching

12 Coalport "Worlds Fair of 1893" Cobalt Blue Soup Plates
By Coalport Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
caliber that they were displayed at the famous Worlds Fair held in Chicago, called the Chicago Exhibition
Category

Antique 1890s English Art Nouveau Porcelain

Materials

Gold Leaf

Large Bronze Sculpture by Henri Chapu 1833-1891 , "La Pensée", School French
By Thiebaut Freres, Henri Chapu
Located in Marseille, FR
exhibition of fine arts, December 1883. Universal Exhibition of 1889, Paris. 1893 World's Fair, Chicago
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Antique Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Granite, Bronze

Harbour of Cassis
By Julien Gustave Gagliardini
Located in Stuttgart, DE
World's Fair, and a gold medal at the 1900 World's Fair. In 1893 he was named a Knight of the Legion of
Category

19th Century Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

360 Volt Tesla Tripod, No.100, 1950s
By 360volt
Located in Blauvelt, NY
At the 1893 Chicago World Fair, Nikola Tesla, inventor of modern alternating-current electrical
Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Black Forest Oval Antler Mounted Mirror, Early to Mid-20th Century
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Philadelphia as well as the 1893 Chicago World’s Fair, Black Forest became a world-renowned collector's
Category

20th Century European Black Forest Wall Mirrors

Materials

Antler

Portrait Priscilla Osborn - early 20th century, old master, portrait painting
Located in York, North Yorkshire
National Academy of Design as an Associate member. Baer exhibited at the Chicago Worlds Fair of 1893. In
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Mid-20th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Landscape
Located in Los Angeles, CA
(deceased); Chicago World's Fair, 1893; PAFA Ann., 1896-97, 1902, 1905-06; Pan-Am. Expo, Buffalo, 1901 (med
Category

Early 19th Century Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Child Dancing, a figurative work by Rebecca (Newbold) Van Trump (1859-1935)
Located in New York, NY
Academy of Fine Art exhibition, but also as a representative artist at the 1893 Chicago World’s Fair.
Category

19th Century Naturalistic Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Seascape, a Tonalist painting by Lars Jonson Haukaness (1862-1929, American)
Located in New York, NY
made design contributions to the 1893 Chicago World's Fair. In 1902 Haukaness moved again, this time to
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19th Century Tonalist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Effet de Vagues
By Mary MacMonnies Low
Located in Oakland, CA
Chicago World's Fair. She had a large mural, displayed opposite one by Mary Cassatt, and two paintings
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Early 1900s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Art Nouveau Loetz Papillon Vase
By Loetz Glass
Located in Elswick, GB
successes at the 1893 Columbia World’s Fair in Chicago, and he concentrated his efforts on developing
Category

Antique 1890s Austrian Art Nouveau Vases

Materials

Glass

Deer Lamp, a Pair Black Forest Carving by Rhön Sepp 1940s, Germany
Located in London, GB
, Chicago World’s Fair 1893, and Exposition Universelle Paris 1900. In Europe, they became a symbol of
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Vintage 1940s German Adirondack Table Lamps

Materials

Wood

1893 World s Fair Columbian Exhibition Christopher Columbus Bronze Charge Plaque
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique 1893 World's Fair Columbian Exhibition Christopher Columbus Bronze Charge Plaque
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Other Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Bronze

19thc Chicago Worlds Fair Bandana Dated 1893
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Souvenir of Chicago Worlds Fair Bandana Dated 1893 & framed behind glass.This bandana is in
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Antique Late 19th Century American Folk Art Political and Patriotic Memo...

Materials

Cotton

Super Collectable World Fair Chicago 1893 Antique Tiffany Co. Sterling Tray
By Tiffany Co.
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
the city in 1871 On October 9, 1893, the day designated as Chicago Day, the fair set a world record
Category

Antique 1890s American Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Tiffany Chrysanthemum Knife - World s Fair - Columbian Exposition - 1893
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
and date (June 6th, 1895). Hallmark includes the mark of the World’s Columbian Exposition in 1893, and
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Antique Late 19th Century American Aesthetic Movement More Silver, Flatw...

Materials

Sterling Silver

Tiffany Chrysanthemum Knife - World s Fair - Columbian Exposition - 1893
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
). Hallmark includes the mark of the World’s Columbian Exposition in 1893, and the letter M for the
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Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Flatware and Serving Pieces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Mid Century Columbian Blue White Marbled Granite Enamel Roasting Pan 20"
By Columbian Metal Craftsmen
Located in Dayton, OH
1880 Bellaire Stamping Company began experimenting with enameling. The 1893 World’s Fair, “The
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Metal, Enamel

French art deco bronze sculpture by Jeanne Itasse-Broquet
By Jeanne Itasse 1
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
. Jeanne Itasse-Broquet received numerous awards, including a medal at the 1893 World's Fair in Chicago and
Category

20th Century French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Stevengraph Bookmark with an Image of George Washington
Located in York County, PA
the World Columbian Exposition, a.k.a. the Chicago World's Fair, in 1893, this patriotic textile was
Category

Antique 1890s Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Solomon s Islands - landing in Uge - Original Vintage Photo - 1893
Located in Roma, IT
, where he attended the 1893 Chicago World’s Fair. This is a rare and important It is a rare and
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1890s Landscape Photography

Materials

Paper, Photographic Paper

Rustic Impressionist "Red Barn" Rural Mountainous Pastoral Landscape Painting
By Stephen Seymour Thomas
Located in Houston, TX
Cross of the French Legion of Honor. For the 1893 World’s Fair in Chicago, Thomas was commissioned to
Category

1930s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

Robert Ward van Boskerck Antique Oil on Canvas of Autumn
By Robert Ward van Boskerck
Located in Shippensburg, PA
1893 World's Fair(Carr). Despite his relatively conservative landscape style, Van Boskerck was elected
Category

Early 20th Century American Paintings

Materials

Paint

Antique Chandelier. American Antique Billiard Light
Located in Atlanta, GA
exhibited at the Chicago World's Fair in 1893 at the Columbian Exposition. This fixture has 8 total lights
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Pair of Japanese Emperor and Empress Framed Paintings
By Nakayama Sanji
Located in Astoria, NY
figure is richly adorned in colorful, flowing robes. Shown at Chicago World's Fair in 1893. 4827
Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Paintings and Screens

Materials

Textile, Paper, Paint

Rare Spanish Arabic Islamic Damascene Gold Steel Inlaid Tazza Signed Felipa
Located in Queens, NY
established their own workshops. Felipa exhibited at the 1893 Chicago World's Fair and her damascened wares
Category

Antique 19th Century Spanish Centerpieces

Materials

Steel

Trenton Arsenal Pottery Majolica Glazed Fish Platter
Located in Philadelphia, PA
World’s Fair in New Orleans and the 1893 Chicago World’s Fair. Measures: 9.25 in. L x 7.75 in. W x 1 75
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Antique 1880s American Aesthetic Movement Platters and Serveware

Materials

Earthenware

19th Century Arsenal Pottery Majolica Glazed Fish Platter
Located in Philadelphia, PA
World’s Fair in New Orleans and the 1893 Chicago World’s Fair. Measures: 9.25 in. L x 7.75 in. W x 1 75
Category

Antique 1880s American Aesthetic Movement Platters and Serveware

Materials

Earthenware

An Important Antique Art Nouveau Cameo Landscape Lamp By Daum Freres of Nancy
By Daum
Located in London, GB
enamelling won the company prizes at the 1893 Chicago World Fair and the Universal Exposition of Paris in
Category

Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Materials

Art Glass

Waiting for Help, oil on board
By John Knighton Thomson
Located in Nr Broadway, Worcestershire
the 1893 Columbian World Fair, Chicago and was later engraved. The painting is housed in its
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19th Century Victorian Figurative Paintings

Materials

Board, Oil

Black Forest Carved Wine Bottle Holder
Located in New Orleans, LA
, including the Great Exhibition in London in 1851, the Chicago World's Fair in 1893 and the Exposition
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Barware

Materials

Wood

Swiss Turn of the Century Small Black Forest Carved Bear
Located in Atlanta, GA
could be found at such events as the Great London Exhibition of 1851 or the Chicago World's Fair of 1893
Category

Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

German Silver Hound Stirrup Cup by J. D. Schleissner Söhne Retailed by Dior
By J.D. Schleissner Söhne 1
Located in Henley-on Thames, Oxfordshire
1870s including the 1893 Chicago world's fair. He sometimes used earlier goldsmiths' stamps to mark his
Category

Antique 1890s German Hollywood Regency Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

"Sketches in Wisconsin, " Hand-colored Wood Engraving signed by Charles Graham
By Charles Graham
Located in Milwaukee, WI
Chicago World's Fair in 1893, he was the Director of Color and did the same thing the following year in
Category

1880s Realist Landscape Prints

Materials

Engraving

Cubist Art Deco Silvered Bronze Relief Frosted Glass Chandelier by Daum Nancy
By Daum
Located in New York, NY
World's Fair of 1893. The majority of products they produced were in Cameo glass- a technique involving
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

A Winter Road from Korsnäs Forest in Dalarna, Sweden
Located in Stockholm, SE
Paris (1889), Chicago (1893), and at the 1904 World's Fair in Saint Louis. A member of the Royal Academy
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1910s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Gone With The Wind Cut Glass Lamp Attributed To Libbey
By Libbey Glass Co.
Located in New Orleans, LA
reputation was second to none in the production of premium American glass. In fact, the 1893 Chicago World
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Antique 19th Century American Other Table Lamps

Materials

Cut Glass

Morello Pattern Cut Glass Pitcher by Libbey
By Libbey Glass Co.
Located in New Orleans, LA
(1878-1915). The company's incredible exhibit at the 1893 Chicago World's Fair propelled Libbey's
Category

20th Century American Pitchers

Materials

Glass, Cut Glass

32 STARS, COMMEMORATING MINNESOTA STATEHOOD
Located in York County, PA
1892-93 for the Minnesota Pavillon at the 1893 Chicago World’s Fair (The World Columbian Exposition
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Antique 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

44 Stars Configured Into The Letters “u.s.”�, Patented In 1890
Located in York County, PA
souvenir that was produced for the 1893 World Columbian Exposition (Chicago World’s Fair). It may be that
Category

Antique 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Antique Victorian Stomps Burkhardt Quartersawn Oak Caned Rocker Rocking Chair
Located in Dayton, OH
annual sales. Special chairs were designed for the World Fair in 1893 and the Columbian Exposition in
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Rocking Chairs

Materials

Cane, Oak

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