President Grant opening the American Centennial Exhibition, Philadelphia 1876

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5616 x 3673 px | 47.5 x 31.1 cm | 18.7 x 12.2 inches | 300dpi

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1876

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Pennsylvania

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The American Centennial Exhibition: President Grant declaring the exhibition open in front of the Memorial Hall. Artist/engraver/cartographer: Unsigned . Provenance: The Illustrated London News. Type: Antique wood-engraved print. Illustrated London News double page from 3 June 1876.

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President Grant opening the American Centennial Exhibition, Philadelphia 1876

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