German's Day, California Midwinter Exposition
1850s–1910s
Medium
Albumen silver prints
Dimensions
Mount: 8.9 x 17.8 cm (3 1/2 x 7 in.)
Classification
Photographs
Department
Photographs
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Gift of Weston J. Naef, in memory of Kathleen W. Naef and Weston J. Naef Sr., 1982
Accession Number
1982.1182.1914
Tags
Art Historical Context
Step into the vibrant energy of the California Midwinter Exposition of 1894 with *German's Day, California Midwinter Exposition*, captivating stereograph by the Kilburn. Captured during this San Francisco world's fair—modeled after Chicago's Columbian Exposition—the image buzzes with crowds gathered around ornate buildings and fountains, celebrating German heritage amid the event's festive displays of innovation and regional pride. These expositions showcased America's industrial might and cultural diversity, drawing millions to marvel at architecture, technology, and global exhibits. The Kil...