In addition to the two Gilded Age portrait exhibitions, Treasures from the White City: The Chicago World’s Fair of 1893 will be on display in the Museum’s third floor galleries
Objects are drawn from the Museum’s permanent collection, as well as the collection of Richard H. Driehaus, featuring original works and memorabilia designed for and exhibited at the fair. The exhibition will include objects by Louis Comfort Tiffany created for his magnificent World’s Fair chapel, a selection of substantial silver pieces designed by both Gorham Manufacturing Company and Tiffany & Company, and relics from the exposition such as tickets, maps and programs. Treasures from the White City: The Chicago World’s Fair of 1893 is presented in celebration of the fair’s 125th anniversary.
