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Illustrated Historical Register of the Centennial Exhibition, Philadelphia, 1876, and of the Exposition Universelle, Paris, 1878

Frank H. Norton

National Gallery of Art

This is a photograph of a historical book cover. The cover features text showcasing the title of a publication titled "Illustrated Historical Register of the Centennial Exhibition, Philadelphia, 1876, and of the Exposition Universelle, Paris, 1878" by Frank H. Norton. The cover indicates that the book contains "25 colored art plates" and "800 engravings," and states that it is "sold only to subscribers." The publication is associated with The American News Company based in New York. The cover's layout is primarily textual, featuring a variety of typefaces through different font sizes and styles, such as bold and italic, with a formal and structured design typical of late 19th-century publications.

Artwork Details

Date
1879
Medium
bound volume with twenty-five chromolithographs and eight-hundred woodcuts
Dimensions
2134 × 3344 px
Public Domain
Yes
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