Wisconsin Building | Historical Object | Wisconsin Historical Society

Historical Object

Wisconsin Building

Wisconsin Building | Historical Object | Wisconsin Historical Society
Souvenir playing card out of a full deck from the Pan-American Exposition. The Jack of Hearts displays a drawing of the "Wisconsin Building," a square building with arched windows and doors. A dock is attached to the right side. The background is filled with trees. On the reverse is the official logo for the Pan-American Exposition in full color, with an ornate border.
DESCRIPTION
Souvenir playing card out of a full deck from the Pan-American Exposition. The Jack of Hearts displays a drawing of the "Wisconsin Building," a square building with arched windows and doors. A dock is attached to the right side. The background is filled with trees. On the reverse is the official logo for the Pan-American Exposition in full color, with an ornate border.
RECORD DETAILS
Image ID:120330
Creation Date: 1901
Creator Name:Pan-American Souvenir Playing Card Company, Inc.
City:Buffalo
County:
State:New York
Collection Name:Pan-American Exposition souvenir playing cards, 1901
Genre:Historical Object
Original Format Type:object
Original Format Number:PH 2451
Original Dimensions:2.5 x 3.5 inches
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The official logo for the Pan-American Exposition was created by Raphael Beck.
SUBJECTS
Water
Arches
Buildings
Drawing
Trees
Souvenirs (Keepsakes)
Card games
Signs and symbols
Boats and boating
Pedestrians
Piers

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