Almost like being there; three primary and immediate artifacts, not souvenirs or recollections, from the United States’ first world’s fair and its celebration of 100 years of independence. Published Centennial Commission reports state that formal invitations were only extended to those in official positions, to those officially connected to the Exhibition, or to members of the press. The opening ceremonies included a hymn by John Greenleaf Whittier; a cantata by Georgian poet Sidney Lanier, President Ulysses S. Grant’s address; and so forth. This invitee, Mrs. George E. Painter, may be the wife of Pittsburgh businessman George E. Painter, vice-president, of Union Storage Company, a warehousing and ice-making company. A remarkable trio for Centennial collectors, and possibly the complete suite, which only the most distinguished would receive to attend the opening ceremonies.