A WORLD'S FAIR COLOMBIAN EXPOSITION OF 1893 COMMEMORATIVE SILK SCARF, AMERICAN, CHICAGO AND NEW HAVEN, 1893, ink and color lithograph on silk, a promotional scarf printed for, "The World's Fair, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A.," by E.F. Bares and H.E. Fowler of New Haven, Connecticut, showing a portrait of Christopher Columbus, commemorating his arrival to the Americas with dates 1492-1893 in the banner held by the eagle at the center, showing the architectural buildings erected specially for the fair from a bird's eye view, and with corner illustrations of land and sea mobility, including the New York Central and Hudson River Valley No. 999 steam engine train; 18" x 20", framed 23" x 25 1/2".

Fading of color throughout, black ink is stable, with spots, stains, and discolorations throughout. Statements by Simpson Galleries regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Simpson Galleries. All lots offered are sold "AS IS."