1893 Chicago World's Fair Yerkes Telescope: Chicago Tribune Art Supplement Lithograph

Perfect for astronomy enthusiasts, science historians, and collectors of Gilded Age technology who want to own a visual record of the world's largest refracting telescope as it debuted in 1893.

About the Piece: This original 1893 Chicago Tribune Art Supplement commemorates one of the greatest scientific marvels of the World’s Columbian Exposition: the Yerkes Telescope. Before it was moved to its permanent home at the Yerkes Observatory, this massive instrument was a centerpiece of the Fair's Manufactures and Liberal Arts Building. This lithograph captures the sheer scale and Victorian engineering of the telescope that defined the cutting edge of 19th-century space exploration.

Comparative Advantage: Unlike modern digital prints, this is a genuine 130-year-old artifact. It was printed and distributed while the telescope was actually on display in Chicago. For a collector of scientific ephemera, this supplement offers a level of historical "eyewitness" authenticity that a reproduction simply cannot provide.

Frequently Asked Questions:

• Is this an original? Yes, this is an authentic 1893 supplement issued by the Chicago Tribune during the Fair.
• What is the Yerkes Telescope? It remains the largest successful refracting telescope ever built, representing a pinnacle of Victorian optical science.
• What is the condition? Good to very good condition for age. Light overall toning and scattered surface wear consistent with fair-issued supplements. Minor edge wear and small margin imperfections visible, with colors remaining vibrant and well preserved. No major tears or restoration observed. Size is 11 in. x 8 in. 

The Collector's Feel: This print is a sophisticated tribute to human curiosity and engineering. It serves as an inspiring focal point for a home office, library, or observatory, appealing to anyone who finds wonder in the history of science and the stars.