When was it published?

July 25, 1892 in Daily Independent

Domestic News July 25, 1892

Daily Independent

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Philadelphia Exhibits, Worlds Fair, Independence Hall, William Penn Statue, Giacomelli Painting, Venice Brides, St Marcus Mosaic

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Philadelphia will contribute historical items from Independence Hall, including desk, chairs, and pictures of Declaration signers, plus the William Penn statue and private paintings like Giacomelli's 'The Festival of the Brides of Venice' and a mosaic of 'The Discovery of the Remains of St. Marcus,' to represent the state at the Chicago World's Fair.

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Philadelphia will draw on Independence hall for some of the exhibits which are to represent the state at the world's fair. It has been decided by the committee in charge that the articles that were used by the continental congress, and which are now in the east room of the hall, including the desk, chairs and pictures of the signers of the declaration of independence, shall be sent to Chicago. The committee also wants to borrow the statue of William Penn, in order to set it up in front of the state building. Citizens of Philadelphia are offering some of their pictures for the art gallery. Among these are Giacomelli's fine painting, "The Festival of the Brides of Venice," and the mosaic picture known as "The Discovery of the Remains of St. Marcus." It contains over one million pieces, and seven years were spent in the composition.

What sub-type of article is it?

Celebration Social Event

What keywords are associated?

Philadelphia Exhibits Worlds Fair Independence Hall William Penn Statue Giacomelli Painting Venice Brides St Marcus Mosaic

Where did it happen?

Philadelphia

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Philadelphia

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historical artifacts from independence hall, statue of william penn, and private paintings to be sent or borrowed for the chicago world's fair exhibits.

Event Details

Committee decides to send articles used by Continental Congress (desk, chairs, pictures of signers) from east room of Independence Hall to Chicago; wants to borrow William Penn statue for state building; citizens offer paintings including Giacomelli's 'The Festival of the Brides of Venice' and mosaic 'The Discovery of the Remains of St. Marcus' (over one million pieces, seven years composition) for art gallery.