Historical Object
The Plaza
| Souvenir playing card out of a full deck from the Pan-American Exposition. The Five of Hearts displays a drawing of "The Plaza," a two piece building with arches, alcoves and towers. A sea wall ends the front lawn. Several boats are in the water. Some people are sitting on the wall and others are strolling about the lawn. On the reverse is the official logo for the Pan-American Exposition in full color, with an ornate border. |
| Image ID: | 120333 |
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| Creation Date: | 1901 |
| Creator Name: | Pan-American Souvenir Playing Card Company, Inc. |
| City: | Buffalo |
| County: | |
| State: | New York |
| Collection Name: | Pan-American Exposition souvenir playing cards, 1901 |
| Genre: | Historical Object |
| Original Format Type: | object |
| Original Format Number: | PH 2451 |
| Original Dimensions: | 2.5 x 3.5 inches |
| The official logo for the Pan-American Exposition was created by Raphael Beck. |
| Drawing |
| Arches |
| Buildings |
| Stairs |
| Stone walls |
| Boats and boating |
| Water |
| Signs and symbols |
| Souvenirs (Keepsakes) |
| Card games |
| This image is issued by the Wisconsin Historical Society. Use of the image requires written permission from the staff of the Collections Division. It may not be sold or redistributed, copied or distributed as a photograph, electronic file, or any other media. The image should not be significantly altered through conventional or electronic means. Images altered beyond standard cropping and resizing require further negotiation with a staff member. The user is responsible for all issues of copyright. Please Credit: Wisconsin Historical Society. |
| Location: | Wisconsin Historical Society Archives, 4th Floor, Madison, Wisconsin |
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