Value of seattle worlds fair memorabilia is in the heart. Box 4, folder 35, souvenir of a century of progress international exposition. Louis welcomed the world to the louisiana purchase exposition with great enthusiasm. The 1915 san francisco worlds fair june 7, 2002 september 22, 2002 introduction think of it just nine years after the devastating 1906 earthquake, san francisco staged the 1915 panamapacific international exposition, celebrating the opening of the panama canal in august, 1914 and showing more than 18 million visitors from around the world that it. Beverly gray at the worlds fair, originally the sixth book in clair blanks beverly gray series, was published in. The book includes photographs from the 1939 new york worlds fair and was published by exposition publications, inc. Patchwork souvenirs of the 1933 worlds fair by merikay. This is the standard 1933 book of the fair with 1934 supplement.
Worlds fair and exposition memorabilia collectors weekly. Vintage new york worlds fair 1964 souvenir collectors. This is a needle book, souvenir of the chicago worlds fair of 19331934. The 1939 1940 new york worlds fair was one of the best expos ever. Vintage silverplate collectible souvenir spoon new york. Milk glass 9 14 tall souvenir bottle from the 1939 new york worlds fair.
Vintage 19641965 new york worlds fair souvenir beer stein mug blue and white. The body of the bottle is in the shape of the globe with the continents displayed. Come to the gallery for a fun look at the trinkets, toys and tales that survived the fleeting existence of the fair. Hello and welcome to the showcase of the future that was the 19641965 new york worlds fair. Worlds fair a century of progress chicago 1934 souvenir book 64 spiralbound pages, 1934 in 1934, the eyes of the world that is, those that werent otherwise occupied with the great depression and what was happening in germany were turned to the worlds fair in chicago, the theme of which was a century of progress. Full set of 8 frosted glass souvenir tumblers with brass caddy from 1962 seattle worlds fair. The first worlds fair recognized by the bureau of international expositions was the great exhibition of 1851, held in and around a glass structure called the crystal palace in londons hyde park. Worlds fair potato flask is a hot collectible, by anne. You have a very nice souvenir from the chicago columbian. This book contains ninetyfive beautiful reproductions of the outstanding features of the fair. Welcome to the worlds fair community, mprgamer and how exciting that you found a piece of 1939 new york worlds fair memorabilia. Louis, celebrated the 100th anniversary of the louisiana purchase. Worlds fair potato flask is a hot collectible by anne.
Souvenir compact from 193334 chicago worlds fair this is a vintage souvenir compact from the 19331934 century of progress exposition in chicago. Vintage chicago worlds fair 19331934 souvenir needle book. Because of my server being unable to place the entire cookbook on a single page, the book is in five parts. Aug 2, 2018 a worlds fair is a large public exhibition. Buy online, view images and see past prices for new york 1939 worlds fair lamp souvenir worlds fair table lamp. The fair, registered under the bureau international des expositions bie, celebrated the citys centennial. Please pay within 7 days of the close of the auction. The silverplate collectible souvenir demitasse spoon is in excellent condition with no silver loss or wear and no other damage to note. Box 1, folder 9, official guide book of the worlds fair of 1934. One side says worlds fair, while the other side is labeled with 1893.
The 1965 official guide new york worlds fair is an event guide published and edited by timelife books. All were made in france and possibly sold at the french pavilion. Vintage cookbook 193334 chicago worlds fair souvenir amour meat recipe book. The century 21 exposition also known as the seattle worlds fair was held between april 21 and october 21, 1962 drew almost 10 million visitors. Century of progress records chicago public library. Included is one cane with a carved twist body and carved animal head handle. Chicago worlds fair 1934 collection of souvenirs lots of. Lot of four metal figural souvenirs from the 19391940 new york worlds fair, each depicting the famed trylon and perisphere buildings. Also offered is a wood cane celebrating the 1933 worlds fair. Memorabilia from the 193334 chicago worlds fair print magazine.
Antique 19331934 a century of progress chicago worlds fair souvenir belt buckle. They sought souvenirs in quantity to remember their visit to the fair. By 1955, the councilman had generated considerable interest in his idea from decision makers at the state and city level, and. It is divided into multiple sections, such as maps, industrial, international, federal and state, transportation and index. The online auction site has transformed the seattle worlds fair memorabilia market. The bowl of the spoon is engraved with eight flags and new york worlds fair 1939 within a shield. A 1933 worlds fair commemorative wood cane and one other. Official guide book of the fair this is another guide book published before the 1933 world s fair opened. Carte postale ancienne fountain of planets new york worlds fair 1964 1965 and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. A century of progress international exposition, also known as the chicago worlds fair, was a worlds fair held in the city of chicago, illinois, united states from 1933 to 1934. These exhibitions vary in character and are held in varying parts of the world. If you went, you wanted to bring home a souvenir so youd remember how great it was. It has a curved handle and is adorned with a commemorative. It was a monumental undertaking that was completed in less than five years.
The most valuable worlds fair collectibles are those items which highlight the most famous aspects of a particular worlds fair. New york 1939 worlds fair lamp souvenir worlds fair tabl. Louis worlds fair large, footed ruby pressed glass pitcher measuring 9 12 tall by 3 12 diameter. This cook book i found online and was quite a mess, i tried to fix the scanning translation issues and make it presentable. The book of record of the time capsule of cupaloy, deemed capable of resisting the effects of time for five thousand years, preserving an account of universal achievements, embedded in the grounds of the new york worlds fair,1939. Her worlds fair souvenir cook book sold for 50 cents. Chicago worlds fair 1933 canadian pacific railroad art poster. Pair rogers 1939 new york worlds fair souvenir spoons. Use the menu tabs to explore thousands of pages of information and photographs celebrating this billion dollar worlds fair. The book does not cover the 1934 world s fair, because it was not even planned until after the earlier fair became a huge success. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Thirtytwo countries participated in the almost sixmonthlong event, which attracted more than six million visitors.
It is crisply etched beneath the spout worlds fair st. See more ideas about worlds fair, chicago and world. As you may or may not be aware, the 39 nywf was extremely well marketed with literally thousands of souvenir items produced including many commemorative coins, medals, and tokens. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Get the best deal for 1933 1934 chicago worlds fair collectibles from the largest online selection at. A worlds fair or world fair is a large international exhibition designed to showcase achievements of nations. Everyone who came wanted the experience of a lifetime. This is a pocket watch case opener that was a giveaway at the 1893 worlds columbian exposition compliments of the keystone watch case co. The chicago worlds fair was a fair in chicago from 1933 to 1934 to celebrate the citys centennial. President andrew jackson 18291837 the weller pottery company was a big hit at the 1904 worlds fair. Scott fitzgerald in the 1925 novel the great gatsby as the valley of ashes. This paperback spiral bound book features a pictorial cover with white and black lettering. On the bow, on the keystone side, is marked, nonpullout. These exhibitions vary in character and are held in different parts of the world at a specific site for a period of time, ranging usually from three to six months.
These two souvenir spoons are from the first year of the fair. Souvenirs from the 1939 worlds fair highly collectible. On april 30, 1939 the new york worlds fair opened on a 1,216 acre site of reclaimed dump that was described by f. Farkas, right, had their photograph taken in a photo booth at a century of progress, 1934. Key to the fair and ashtray souvenirs as well as chrysler and. While rossen collects items from all the major worlds fairs, he enjoys collecting from the 1939 fair the most. Ne invaluable is the worlds largest marketplace for art, antiques, and collectibles. A defining moment in the history of seattle, this fair began life as the brainchild of city councilman al rochester. A century of progress international exposition, also known as the chicago world s fair, was a world s fair held in the city of chicago, illinois, united states from 1933 to 1934. The cover of the needle book reads a century of progress and features different buildings and monuments you would have seen there. The elizabeth rozier gallery will showcase selections of the missouri state museums extensive collection of st. Chicagos 1934 worlds fair souvenir book a century of progress 1st edition.
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