World's Columbian Exposition, Chicago. Administration building from the east peristyle looking straight west and Court of Honour, cabinet print
Medium
albumen silver photographs
Measurements
10.8 × 16.6 cm (image and sheet) 12.7 × 17.8 cm (support)
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
The Dr Robert Wilson Collection. Gift of Dr Robert Wilson, 2014
Gallery location
Not on display
Artwork Details
Inscription
inscribed in pencil on support reverse c.: Administration Building / from the east Peristyle looking / straight West and Court of Hon.
Accession Number
2014.1540
Department
International Photography
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