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Souvenir of the Centennial exhibition, or Connecticut's representation at Philadelphia, 1876 : embracing a condensed history of the origin and progress of the great international exhibition ; and a comprehensive account of Connecticut's record therein ; sketch of Gen. Joseph H. Hawley, president of the United States Commission ; description of the principal industrial and other exhibits from the state, with complete lists of the exhibitors ; the valuable aid given by Connecticut women ; encampment of the Connecticut National Guard ; military and other excursions to Philadelphia ; the "cottage" ; reminiscences of the great exhibition, etc. ; also, a list of over forty thousand Connecticut visitors ; embellished with numerous portraits, engravings of notable exhibits, buildings, etc