1876 Views of the American Centennial Exhibition in Philadelphia- President Grant starting the machinery

11.5" x 16" newsprint Lithographic sketch in fine condition. Likely some very minor chips at papers edge from age and storage but not effecting image. A newspaper page from an annual bound edition covering events of the day. The primary source of information for most Americans at the time were illustrated Newspapers being published in the major US cities like this example covering :President Grant initiating the celebration through ceremonious entrance