Cosack Centennial 1876 Exhibition Mechanical Embroideries Color Chromolith Phila

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Mechanical Embroideries Color Chromolith  Cosack Centennial 1876 Exhibition Phila
I acquired a large collection of antique prints from a retired antique print dealer in Maine.  These prints were already matted when I received them and are being sold as is.  Please see all photos and measurements.
Genuine antique chromolithograph - not a modern reproduction
Source: Treasures of Art, Industry and Manufacturing Represented in the American Centennial Exhibition at Philadelphia (1876)
Title: Mechanical Embroideries in Color
Artist: B. Rittmeyer & Co. St. Gall, Switzerland
Printer: Clay, Cosack & Co. Buffalo, New York
Printed: 1877
Print is in nice condition -   Matting has some soft corners.
Matted with a cream colored bevel mat and foam core backing and shrink wrapped.
Overall matted dimensions: 16" x 20"
Inner window dimensions: 12 1/2" x 16"
Folio Print Size: Approximately 13 1/2" x 19 1/2"
Combined shipping is available on multiple purchases.
Will be mailed in a rigid mailer.
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The American Centennial Exhibition opened in Philadelphia in Spring 1876 and celebrated the 100th anniversary of American independence, as well as a century of industrial and scientific achievement and cultural exchange."
"This portfolio, issued following the Philadelphia Centennial Exposition of 1876, was produced to highlight industrial and artistic achievement through detailed chromolithographs... of particular interest are the vivid plates of domestic and international furniture, decorative arts, and model home interiors, striking testaments to the boldness of Victorian design. "At its best, it represents some of the most delicate chromolithgraphic work done in America up to the time.""
‘Print’ describes an image created on paper or other material as a separate entity or bound into a book or other publication.  A print from a book or magazine can be termed a ‘print’ or alternatively ‘book/magazine plate’ and is termed 'original' in that it is a genuine item emanating from the publication referred to and is not a subsequent copy or reproduction.