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A. Watson 
Photograph Dept. 
1864 (ca) 
  
Stereoview 
Library Company of Philadelphia 
Accession number: 5781.F.170b 
  
 
LL/118261 
  
Unmounted stereograph shows a woman sitting behind a desk in the Photograph Department. Framed photographs cover the walls, patriotic bunting hangs from the ceiling, and a banner for "F. Gutekunst" hangs high on the wall behind the woman. The Great Central or Sanitary Fair held June 7-28, 1864 on Logan Circle was one of several national fairs that displayed art, craft, and historical exhibits to benefit the U.S. Sanitary Commission, a soldier relief organization. 
 

 
  
 
  
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