Complimentary ticket, 28th Annual Fair of the American Institute, Crystal Palace, New York City, No. 1646, 1856

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Collection Type

Ephemera

Date

1856

GUSN

GUSN-365251

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Complimentary ticket, 28th Annual Fair of the American Institute, Crystal Palace, New York City, No. 1646, 1856
(current record)

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Description

Complimentary ticket made out to Hon. Mr. P. Nieder and family for the 28th Annual Fair of the American Institute, held at the Crystal Palace in New York City in 1856. The ticket is "no. 1646" and is signed by George F. Nesbitt, one of the managers. A complete list of the fair's managers is printed on the reverse of the ticket.

Details

Descriptive Terms

admission tickets
fairs
admission tickets

Physical Descrption

1 ticket; 4 7/16 x 2 7/8 inches

Collection Code

EP001

Collection Name

Ephemera collection

Date of Acquisition

1924

Reference Code

EP001.11.09.01.004

Acqusition Type

Gift

Credit Line

Gift of E.A. Huebener, 25 November 1924.

Places

New York City (New York state)

Record Details

Material Type

admission tickets

Other Organizations

American Institute. Fair

Description Level

Item

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