1873 Harpers Weekly September 6 Cincinnati Pork Packing Porkopolis General Butler New Orleans Civil War

1873 Harpers Weekly September 6 Cincinnati Pork Packing Porkopolis General Butler New Orleans Civil War
​Item Description:
This is the original 16-page main issue of Harper’s Weekly from September 6, 1873. 🗞️ It features some of the most famous industrial and Reconstruction-era illustrations of the decade.
​Major Historical Content:
​⚙️ Industrial Masterpiece: A stunning double-page centerfold titled "Hog-Slaughtering and Pork Packing in Cincinnati." This is one of the most famous prints of "Porkopolis," illustrating the massive scale of 19th-century meat production and the birth of assembly-line labor. 🐷
​⚔️ Civil War Echoes: A full-page illustration titled "Do You See Me?" showing General Benjamin Butler defying the Rebels at New Orleans. A significant piece of Reconstruction-era political art. 🇺🇸
​🗼 Global Culture: Features a 3/4 page illustration of a "Sunday Cock-Fight at Madrid" and an intriguing look at French pilgrims departing for Lourdes. 🌍
​🚒 Oregon History: A full page featuring four detailed scenes of the "Recent Fire at Portland, Oregon," documenting the resilience of the Pacific Northwest. 🌲
​🧵 Industrial Leaders: A portrait and feature on Mr. W. G. Wilson, President of the Wilson Sewing-Machine Company—a giant of Victorian manufacturing.
​Condition:
🔍 I take high-resolution pictures of every single page. Please look carefully at the photos to study the paper’s edge wear, toning, and clarity. I want you to feel as if you are holding the paper in your hands before you buy!
​Note: This listing is for the complete 16-page main edition only (it does not include the separate literary supplement).
​Shipping & Framing:
​📦 Secure Shipping: I always ship flat, secure, and tracked. I never roll or fold these historic documents, ensuring they arrive in the same condition they left my collection.
​🖼️ Archival Framing: Want to display this history? I offer professional framing upon request using UV-protected acrylic and acid-free matting to preserve the paper from light damage and acid-burn. 🏛️
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