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North Carolina State Exposition
Plans of Buildings, Rules and Regulations Governing Exhibitors at the North Carolina State Exposition: Raleigh, N.C., October 1st to October 28th, 1884: Also Premium Lists of the North Carolina Agricultural Society and the North Carolina Industrial Association
Raleigh, N.C.: Edwards, Broughton & Co., Steam Printers and Binders, 1884.

Summary

This promotional pamphlet for the North Carolina State Exposition in Raleigh provides information for individuals, groups, and counties seeking to visit or exhibit at the event. It opens with a Raleigh visitor's guide and an appeal to North Carolinians to buy stock in support of the event's expansion. The pamphlet contains maps of the exhibition grounds, prices for room and board, travel costs, entrance fees, and lists notable days during the exposition. In addition, it outlines the classification system for exhibitors, which includes departments such as counties, machinery, textiles, scientific, and fine arts. The pamphlet also provides rules for exhibitors' displays as well as a list of agricultural premiums.

Monique Prince

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