The Exposition universelle opened in Paris on April 1 and continued until the end of October 1867. One of the many souvenirs the nine million visitors could bring home was a fan printed with the plan of the fair’s buildings and gardens. The image was wood-engraved by the French printer Charles Maurand (1824-1904), who worked primarily for L’Univers Illustré (1875) and Le Monde Illustré (Paris: Imp. de la Librairie Nouvelle, 1857-1948). Recap Oversize 0904.648q.

Note below at scene showing the men and woman cutting and assembling the fans in one of the many exhibit halls.

See also: Henri de Parville (1838-1909), L’Exposition universelle de 1867: guide de l’exposant et du visiteur: avec les documents officiels, un plan et une vue de l’Exposition (Paris; Londres: Librairie de L. Hachette et Cie, 1866). Rare Books (Ex) 2012-0322N

Frezouls. Plan général du Palais et du parc de l’Exposition universelle de 1867 [map] par Frezouls, architecte, et Bousquel, ingénieur civil (Paris: Imp. Lith. Briet & Perrée, [1867]) Click here to: See the map. Rare Books: Historic Maps Collection (MAP) HMC01.4510