1893 Collection (#8)

Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: Scenes in the Midway Plaisance (b / w photo)
6012926 Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: Scenes in the Midway Plaisance (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scenes in the Midway Plaisance)

Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: An Odalisque from the Seraglio (b / w photo)
6012925 Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: An Odalisque from the Seraglio (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: An Odalisque from the Seraglio)

Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: From the Lake Front to the Plaisance (b / w photo)
6012923 Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: From the Lake Front to the Plaisance (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: Swordsmen from Damascus (b / w photo)
6012917 Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: Swordsmen from Damascus (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Swordsmen from Damascus)

Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: Interior of the East Side of Manufactures Building (b / w photo)
6012912 Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: Interior of the East Side of Manufactures Building (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: A Carnival in the Street of Cairo (b / w photo)
6012906 Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: A Carnival in the Street of Cairo (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Carnival in the Street of Cairo)

Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: The Irish Village and Blarney Castle (b / w photo)
6012898 Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: The Irish Village and Blarney Castle (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: Santa Barbaras Exhibit of Olive Oil (b / w photo)
6012893 Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: Santa Barbaras Exhibit of Olive Oil (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: Interior of the Anthropological Building (b / w photo)
6012890 Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: Interior of the Anthropological Building (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: Agricultural Products of California and Oklahoma (b / w photo)
6012880 Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: Agricultural Products of California and Oklahoma (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: Santa Maria, the Flagship of Columbus (b / w photo)
6012876 Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: Santa Maria, the Flagship of Columbus (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Santa Maria)

Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: The Greatest Locomotive in England (b / w photo)
6012875 Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: The Greatest Locomotive in England (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Greatest Locomotive in England)

Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: Interior View of Electric Building (b / w photo)
6012865 Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: Interior View of Electric Building (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Interior View of Electric Building)

Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: Other Types of the Midway (b / w photo)
6012863 Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: Other Types of the Midway (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Other Types of the Midway)

Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: Types of All Nations in the Plaisance (b / w photo)
6012861 Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: Types of All Nations in the Plaisance (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: A Procession of the Nations (b / w photo)
6012853 Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: A Procession of the Nations (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Procession of the Nations)

Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: Panorama of the Northwest Lagoon (b / w photo)
6012849 Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: Panorama of the Northwest Lagoon (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Panorama of the Northwest Lagoon)

Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: Main Entrance of the Womans Building (b / w photo)
6012840 Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: Main Entrance of the Womans Building (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: Rear View of MacMonnies Fountain (b / w photo)
6012838 Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: Rear View of MacMonnies Fountain (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rear View of MacMonnies Fountain)

Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: Gallery No 9 of the United States Section of Paintings (b / w photo)
6012833 Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: Gallery No 9 of the United States Section of Paintings (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: North End of the French Statuary Exhibit (b / w photo)
6012832 Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: North End of the French Statuary Exhibit (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: Proctors Statue of Labor (b / w photo)
6012831 Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: Proctors Statue of Labor (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Proctors Statue of Labor)

Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: Statue of the French Republic (b / w photo)
6012830 Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: Statue of the French Republic (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Statue of the French Republic)

Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: The Exhibit of Windmills (b / w photo)
6012809 Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: The Exhibit of Windmills (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Exhibit of Windmills)

Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: Grand Loggia of Machinery Building (b / w photo)
6012804 Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: Grand Loggia of Machinery Building (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Grand Loggia of Machinery Building)

Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: Exhibit of the Relics of the Cliff Dwellers (b / w photo)
6012798 Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: Exhibit of the Relics of the Cliff Dwellers (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: A House in the Javanese Village (b / w photo)
6012795 Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: A House in the Javanese Village (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A House in the Javanese Village)

Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: Waterfall of the Columbian Fountain (b / w photo)
6012793 Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: Waterfall of the Columbian Fountain (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: The Victoria House (b / w photo)
6012792 Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: The Victoria House (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Victoria House)

Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: Two Representatives of the Sioux Nations (b / w photo)
6012778 Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: Two Representatives of the Sioux Nations (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: United States Statuary Exhibit (b / w photo)
6012719 Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: United States Statuary Exhibit (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: United States Statuary Exhibit)

Page from Henry Hughes & Sons New Catalogue, 1893, of Optical Lanterns and Dissolving View Apparatus and Slides
6030368 Page from Henry Hughes & Sons New Catalogue, 1893, of Optical Lanterns and Dissolving View Apparatus and Slides (engraving) by English School

The Chicago Exhibition, 1893 (litho)
1038824 The Chicago Exhibition, 1893 (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Chicago Exhibition, 1893)

The Yerkes Telescope (chromolitho)
1092905 The Yerkes Telescope (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Yerkes Telescope. Illustration of The Columbian Exposition, 1893. Signed C Graham)

The Silver Statue, Montana Exhibit (chromolitho)
1092901 The Silver Statue, Montana Exhibit (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Silver Statue, Montana Exhibit)

Blarney Castle (chromolitho)
1092893 Blarney Castle (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Blarney Castle. Illustration of The Columbian Exposition, 1893. Signed C Graham)

Nebraskas Building (b / w photo)
958703 Nebraskas Building (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nebraskas Building)

West Virginias Building (b / w photo)
958698 West Virginias Building (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: West Virginias Building)

Night on Grand Basin (b / w photo)
958694 Night on Grand Basin (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Night on Grand Basin)

Directly North from the Government Building (b / w photo)
958678 Directly North from the Government Building (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Directly North from the Government Building)

The Peristyle from Lake Michigan (b / w photo)
958675 The Peristyle from Lake Michigan (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Peristyle from Lake Michigan)

South Alcove of the Porcelain Porch (b / w photo)
958672 South Alcove of the Porcelain Porch (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: South Alcove of the Porcelain Porch)

A Remarkable Portal (b / w photo)
958669 A Remarkable Portal (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Remarkable Portal)

The Colonnade of the Peristyle (b / w photo)
958668 The Colonnade of the Peristyle (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Colonnade of the Peristyle)

A Charming Water View (b / w photo)
958657 A Charming Water View (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Charming Water View)

The Obelisk (b / w photo)
958656 The Obelisk (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Obelisk)

Javas Quaint Exhibit (b / w photo)
958642 Javas Quaint Exhibit (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Javas Quaint Exhibit)

The Battleship Illinois (b / w photo)
958637 The Battleship Illinois (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Battleship Illinois)

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"Exploring the Uncharted: A Glimpse into 1893" Step back in time to the intriguing year of 1893, where a myriad of captivating events unfolded. As we delve into this remarkable era, let's embark on a journey that will take us from mind-boggling discoveries to gripping struggles and royal encounters. Imagine gazing at a Flat Earth map, which challenges conventional wisdom by presenting our world as a plane rather than spherical. This audacious perspective surely ignited heated debates among scholars and thinkers alike. In the same year, an innovative invention called the Carbolic Smoke Ball emerged, promising miraculous health benefits. Its peculiar design captured public attention and left many curious souls wondering about its true potential. Meanwhile, Sherlock Holmes found himself entangled in an intense struggle with his arch-nemesis Moriarty. The legendary detective's wit was put to the ultimate test as he fought against evil forces determined to outsmart him at every turn. Across continents, British cartographer Colin Liddell meticulously crafted a detailed map of Jamaica in 1893. This masterpiece not only showcased geographical wonders but also shed light on Britain's colonial influence during that era. On another side of the globe, Chicago hosted the World's Fair featuring groundbreaking marvels like the first-ever Ferris wheel. Towering above all else, this colossal structure offered breathtaking views while symbolizing human ingenuity and progress. Traveling further eastward brings us to Siam (now Thailand), depicted on maps from 1893. These intricate illustrations provide glimpses into an exotic land brimming with rich culture and history waiting to be explored. Back in America once more, literary genius Dorothy Parker made her mark with witty contributions to publications such as Iln in 1930. Her sharp tongue and clever observations captivated readers worldwide while challenging societal norms through her wordsmithery. Returning again to Chicago's World Fair reveals yet another spectacle: a meeting between Queen Victoria, King George, and Queen Mary.