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Recently pulled from a 150yr old book. **RARE 1890 Battle of Gettysburg Cyclorama Admission Ticket – Allegheny, PA**
**Features Historical Mention of "Edison’s Wonderful Machine" (Phonograph)**Up for sale is an incredibly rare, authentic 19th-century "Special School Ticket" for the Battle of Gettysburg Cyclorama exhibition held in Allegheny, Pennsylvania. The ticket states it is "Good Until June 16, 1890."This unique piece of American history sits at the intersection of three highly collectible categories: Civil War commemoration, early sound technology history, and Western Pennsylvania regional ephemera.### ITEM HIGHLIGHTS:
* **The Attraction:** Admission to the famous Battle of Gettysburg traveling cyclorama (a massive 360-degree panoramic painting attraction popular in the late 19th century).
* **Early Technology Crossover:** Features a fascinating promotional line at the bottom: *"Edison's wonderful Machine will talk, sing and play for you."* This highlights the early commercial entertainment use of Thomas Edison's newly invented phonograph to draw crowds.
* **Local History:** Stamped with the location "Irwin Ave. and Beech St. - ALLEGHENY, PA." (Allegheny City was annexed by Pittsburgh in 1907, making pre-1907 Allegheny items highly sought after by regional historians).
* **Pricing & Details:** Lists student admission at 10 Cents and parents/teachers at 15 Cents. Notes that the exhibition was open daily from 9 A.M. to 10 P.M.### CONDITION REPORT:
This ticket is in excellent antique condition for being over 135 years old. It was discovered pressed flat inside a book from 1860, which beautifully preserved it for generations.
* Crisp, square edges with no major tears or heavy creases.
* Bold, clear, highly legible black typography.
* Very minor, natural age-toning to the paper, which adds to its authentic historic look.
* The reverse side is blank (please see all photos for exact details).This is a fantastic addition for any collector of Civil War ephemera, Thomas Edison/phonograph history, or Pittsburgh/Allegheny Americana.**Shipping:** Will be shipped securely in a
