Connecticut at the World's Fair: Report of the Commissioners From Connecticut of the Columbian Exhibition of 1893, at Chicago; Also, Report of the ... Managers of Connecticut (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Connecticut Board Of World's Fair Managers

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0265366607 ISBN 13: 9780265366608

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2022

Synopsis

A vivid look at Connecticut’s involvement in the 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition.

This volume collects the work of the Connecticut Commissioners and the Connecticut Board of Lady Managers, highlighting how the state organized exhibits, celebrated achievements, and supported women’s efforts at the fair. Read about the care taken in designing state badges, the display of crafts and industry, and the lively letters of thanks and progress that accompanied the show.

From the shaping of the Connecticut Room to the praise for data on women’s industrial occupations, this book offers a window into a pivotal moment when state pride, civic organization, and national attention came together at Chicago’s exposition. It records personal notes, commemorations, and practical guidance used to coordinate a large, multi-year project among volunteers, officials, and exhibitors.

• Describes the structure and activities of the state’s official exhibits and the role of the Lady Managers.
• Includes anecdotes about notable displays, visitors, and the people who contributed to the effort.
• Shows how state pride was expressed through badges, letters, and documented reports.
• Offers a historical snapshot of early efforts to showcase women’s work and industrial progress.

Ideal for readers of local history, people interested in World’s Fairs, and fans of Connecticut’s cultural heritage.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2022
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0265366607
• ISBN 13: 9780265366608
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 464