1 vol.
Photo Album. "Dedication of Philadelphia's Washington Monument, Philadelphia, May 13th, 1897." Oblong folio, orig. morocco & cloth; worn and rubbed, spine defective, cover detached. Includes 53 large format - 10 3/8 x 13 3/8 inches (263 x 340 mm) albumen prints of the official proceedings on the streets of Philadelphia, with several documenting President McKinley's attendance; also 9 albumen photo prints, 7 1/2 x 9 1/2 inches (190 x 240 mm) and 27 photo prints, 4 5/6 x 3 1/2 inches (117 x 85 mm), all photos mounted, includes many dark and rich printings of the large format photos.
For account of the history of this monument and its dedication see Sculpture of a City, pp. 132-138.