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United States Constitution centennial processional display

1887-09-15

Historical Society of Pennsylvania

Historical Society of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, United States

Photograph depicts crowds in front of Philadelphia City Hall watching the civic and industrial processional display as part of the ceremonies for honoring the centennial of the United States Constitution. Original description of photograph from the "History of the Celebration of the One Hundredth Anniversary of the Promulgation of the Constitution of the United States, Volume II," edited by Hampton L. Carson, reads: “Three floats under the auspices of the Philadelphia Saw and Planing Mill Association. The first float, drawn by four horses represented an 'old-fashioned carpenter-shop,' with two carpenter’s benches, and men at work making doors. On another float, drawn by six horses, the 'new mode of making doors and manufacture work' was demonstrated with the necessary machinery and men in attendance. The third exhibit, on a float drawn by four horses, consisted of a pyramid, on which finished work was adjusted. This included doors, sash, window-frames, and wood mantels, finely finished in oak, white pine, ash, walnut, and other fancy hard and soft woods.”

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