Invitation of the Imperial Ottoman Commission to the Dedication Ceremony for the Mosque and Bazar at the Turkish Village of the Worlds Columbian Exposition. April 28, 1893. Extremely Fine. 8 inches x 5.75 inches (as folded and printed). Printed on plain cream paper, in black. Bright and clean, save for a small note penned at the upper left, "accepted." With the original mailing envelope addressed to F.W. Putnam, bearing one of the commemorative "Landing of Columbus" two-cent stamps. Interestingly, the mosque did not allow any entrance, though shopping at the bazaar was naturally encouraged. The dedication was held just days before the public opening and this invitation is likely extremely rare. A small tear in the mailing envelope is noted. Also included is an admission card to a program of entertainment given to the COMMANDANT, OFFICERS AND CORPS OF CADETS of West Point by the Representatives of the Ottoman Empire on the Midway, August 26, 1893. Fine, but with a corner off. Approximately 2.5 x 4.5 inches. Printed in black on card. (Total: 2 pieces)
