Martha Maxwell's taxidermy displays. 1875-1876.

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Martha Maxwell's taxidermy displays. 1875-1876.

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A series of stereoscopes of Martha Maxwell's taxidermy; 8 from the Centennial Exposition in Philadelphia in 1876, two from an exhibition in Colorado, ca. 1875, and one of a buffalo from an unidentified exhibit. Mrs. Maxwell appears in many of the photos.

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Maxwell, Martha, 1831-1881

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Centennial Exhibition 1876 Philadelphia, Pa.

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The Centennial Exhibition of 1876 marked the 100th anniversary of American freedom. The celebration took place in Philadelphia from May 10 to November 10 and attracted over eight million visitors. The exhibition spread across 450 acres of ground in Fairmont Park and consisted of over 200 buildings. Planning for the event began in 1870, and in 1871, Congress established the United States Centennial Commission to plan and run the exhibition. The following year saw the incorporation of the Centenni...