1864 Metropolitan Fair Harper's Weekly April 16 Winslow Homer Owen Lovejoy
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Title: Harper's Weekly 1864 Metropolitan Fair April 16 Winslow Homer Owen Lovejoy
📜 ABOUT THIS PIECE OF HISTORY 📜
📜 A Floral Masterpiece: This April 16, 1864, edition is a visual celebration of the New York Metropolitan Fair, featuring a cover designed by the legendary Winslow Homer. These Sanitary Fairs were the lifeblood of the Union's medical efforts, raising millions for the care of soldiers through the sale of donated goods and art.
📜 End of an Abolitionist Era: The issue pays tribute to the Hon. Owen Lovejoy, a staunch abolitionist and close ally of Abraham Lincoln. His death marked a significant loss for the radical wing of the Republican party during the height of the war.
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🌸 FEATURED HIGHLIGHTS 🌸
🎨 "Floral Department of the Great Fair" by Winslow Homer (Front-Page): A stunning full-page cover print. Homer captures the elegance of the fair's floral displays, showcasing his unmatched ability to document the social grace of the homefront during wartime.
🏛️ "Grand Hall of the Fair Building, Fourteenth Street" (Double-Page Centerfold): A massive, detailed panoramic view of the fair's main bazaar. This is a premier artifact for New York City historians, showing the vast scale of the architectural temporary structures built for the event.
🖼️ "Picture Gallery of the Fair, 14th Street Building" (Full-Page): A rare look inside the fair’s art exhibition, which featured works by the era's greatest painters (including Bierstadt) donated to raise funds.
🚒 "The Fire Department in the Fair" (Full-Page): Documenting the significant contribution of New York's firemen to the war effort and their elaborate display at the fair.
🌉 "New Jersey Department of the Metropolitan Fair": A dedicated print highlighting the contributions of the Garden State, perfect for New Jersey regional collectors.
🎖️ "Brigadier-General Andrew Jackson Smith": A portrait of the distinguished Union general known for his leadership in the Vicksburg and Red River campaigns.
⛪ "Grand Opening of the Metropolitan Fair": Additional prints documenting the pomp and circumstance of the fair's inauguration, attended by the city's elite and military leadership.
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🔍 CONDITION & TRANSPARENCY 🔍
Complete Issue: This is the full, original 16-page issue from April 16, 1864.
Originality: Guaranteed original woodblock printing from 1864—an authentic primary source from the American Civil War.
Homer Attribution: The front-page "Floral Department" is a verified work by Winslow Homer, making this issue a "blue-chip" item for art collectors.
Support: I am a grounded and supportive partner in your collecting journey. Please reach out with any questions about the Homer cover or the fair's layout!
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🥂 WHY IT IS A MUST-HAVE 🥂
Winslow Homer Enthusiasts: Cover-page Homer prints are among the most sought-after items in the Harper's catalog for their high display value and artistic pedigree.
Sanitary Commission & Medical Historians: The level of detail regarding the fair’s various departments makes this an essential primary source for studying civilian war relief.
NYC Architecture Buffs: The interior views of the 14th Street buildings provide a unique record of temporary Victorian "exhibition" architecture.
Custom Framing: I offer professional framing for any item in my shop. The Homer cover or the Grand Hall centerfold would make a museum-quality, high-contrast historical display!
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📦 SHIPPING & PRESERVATION 📦
Safe Storage: Housed in an acid-free archival folder with a Mylar overlay to prevent any degradation of the historic rag paper.
Flat Shipping: Shipped with heavy-duty reinforcement to ensure the issue and its centerfold arrive safely.
Tracked: All orders include tracking for your peace of mind.
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1864 Metropolitan Fair Harper's Weekly April 16 Winslow Homer Owen Lovejoy
$45.45