Booklet filled with photographs from the 2nd year of this chicago fair. This was, of course, when kodak was king of its industry. The fair on the lakefront where northerly island park and mccormick place stand today is not as famous as the columbian exposition, chicagos first worlds fair in 1893 that marked the beginning of great growth for the city. Without a more clear picture of your medal, however, its. See all 2 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Come to the gallery for a fun look at the trinkets, toys and tales that survived the fleeting existence of the fair. When it comes to world s fair collectibles, some of the most popular world s fairs were. Souvenir book, worlds fair through a camera, 1893 the. If you or a friend is a collector of twentieth century americana, you may be interested to know more about worlds fair collectibles form the new york worlds fair of 1939 1940. Futurama was reprised, and although it greatly expanded its plans for the world of 2024 including underwater hotels and lunar restaurants, in many ways it continued the ideas that had been presented in 1939. Everyone who came wanted the experience of a lifetime. Featured are a set of souvenir tickets from the 1939 worlds fair held in new york. Original vintage 1939 new york world s fair combination book of souvenir tickets april 30 to october 31, 1939.
Views of the new york world s fair by new york 1939 world s fair and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The fair celebrated the 400th anniversary of christopher columbus s landing in america. Buy online, view images and see past prices for new york 1939 world s fair lamp souvenir world s fair table lamp. New york city world s fair in 1939, vintage travel postcard. See more ideas about worlds fair, chicago and world. Official souvenir book, new york world s fair, 1939. The corning museum of glass is temporarily closed as we do our part to limit the spread of covid19. Columbian worlds fair collectibles, chicago 18921893 by howard m rosse. Souvenir letter opener 1964 new york worlds fair unisphere logo wood handle mod. More than 25 million visitors attended the world s columbian exposition held in chicago, illinois, in 1893. These exhibitions vary in character and are held in varying parts of the world.
Of the 6 tickets, 3 are still attached only 3 used as follows. Worlds fair medalion this is a brass medalion dated 1940 from the new york worlds fair. Around the beaded border new york worlds fair 1939 incorporated. It is marked etched products on the bottom edge and on the back for peace and freedom george washington. It is difficult to overestimate the impact of the 1939 worlds fair. Memorabilia and souvenirs of every imaginable type were available for purchase at the 1939 worlds fair.
General motors if you are a collector of car memorabilia, you might like a copy of their futurama pamphlet. Official souvenir book, new york worlds fair, 1939. Original vintage 1939 new york worlds fair combination. Again the city of the future featured fields of skyscrapers laced together by superhighways. Get the best deal for 1939 1940 new york worlds fair collectibles from the largest online selection at. The architectural pairing represented the fairs utopian theme, building the world of tomorrow. Brochure showing the logo of the 1939 worlds fair in new york city 1939 worlds. Those souvenirs still today represent the success and excitement of the worlds fair in st. At the 1939 new york worlds fair, gm treated people to a glance of the future worldthe 1960s. Also included are a set of blackandwhite post cards showing sites from paris.
This was the heyday of the worlds fair and is among one of the most popular worlds fairs for collectibles. Find official souvenir book, new york worlds fair 1939 by deskey, donald. Ne invaluable is the world s largest marketplace for art, antiques, and collectibles. Official guide book of the fair this is another guide book published before the 1933 world s fair opened. There might have been some commemorative coins made by foreign countries, sixtythree countries participated in the 19391940 new york worlds. 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.
The 1933 fair because of the depression and world war ii peoples attention was elsewhere, said schrenk. International silver, worlds fair collectible spoon 1939. Official souvenir book, new york worlds fair 1939 by deskey. The concept was born in the middle of the great depression, and it was truly a mark of sincere perseverance and hope that the fair actually came to fruition and was such a massive success. Thirtytwo countries participated in the almost sixmonthlong event, which attracted more than six million visitors. When it comes to worlds fair collectibles, some of the most popular worlds fairs were. Trylon perisphere new york world s fair 1939 aviation bldg souvenir cast metal.
A century of progress chicago worlds fair souvenir 1933. The handle of the spoon has an embossed picture of the hall of science on it. It is difficult to overestimate the impact of the 1939 world s fair. One of the most popular american fairs, with its themes of unlimited progress through technology and an idealized american family offered hope to a society just emerging from the depression and heading into a world war. Chicago worlds fair century of progress souvenir collector. Set of 6 tickets and souvenir stubs in 2 38x 6 booklet. Vintage 1982 worlds fair guidebook and memorbillia. A generation later, in 1964, a second new york worlds fair opened in the same location. Worlds fair auction january 10, 2017 the souvenir shop. More than 25 million visitors attended the worlds columbian exposition held in chicago, illinois, in 1893. Welcome to the world s fair community, mprgamer and how exciting that you found a piece of 1939 new york world s fair memorabilia. Souvenirs from the 1939 worlds fair highly collectible.
International silver worlds fair collectible spoon 1939 at replacements, ltd. A century of progress chicago worlds fair souvenir 1933 and 1934 post card booklet with views. Knoxville worlds fair issue a block of four 20cent commemorative stamps featuring the energy theme of the 1982 knoxville worlds fair was issued april 29, 1982, in knoxville, tennessee. Souvenir 1939 new york worlds fair mini glass postcard book. Louis 1904, san francisco 1915, new york 1939 and 1964. While rossen collects items from all the major worlds fairs, he enjoys collecting from the 1939 fair the most. Many fairgoers returned home with mementos to help relive their experience at the exposition.
Buy online, view images and see past prices for new york 1939 worlds fair lamp souvenir worlds fair table lamp. For others, like howard rossen, author of the book worlds fair collectibles with price guide, who began collecting in 1965 when he was in law school, paper items, glass and china, and key collectibles have been his passion. Imagine sitting on the carrygoround, looking at the future and hearing a soothing voice telling you, come tour the future with general motors. The official guide book to the 1939 new york world s fair is a beautiful, hardbound book full of paleofuturistic delights. Worlds fair and festivals collectibles and memorabilia for. The booklet contains admission tickets to various events with a printed map to the back cover.
Official souvenir book, new york world s fair, 1939 frank monaghan, donald deskey on. Rare 1939 new york world fair the wonder bakery postcard advertising unused hostess cake ephemera, status. Ne invaluable is the worlds largest marketplace for art, antiques, and collectibles. London 1851, paris 1855 and 1889, philadelphia 1876, chicago 1893, st. Memorabilia and souvenirs of every imaginable type were available for purchase at the 1939 world s 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. Aug 2, 2018 a world s fair is a large public exhibition. Many souvenirs from the exposition, like this aluminum pen holder and. Vintage booklet touraide conoco travel ny worlds fair 1939. The first day of issue ceremony was held at the us pavilion on the fair grounds. View a gallery of memorabilia from the 1904 world s fair. Monaghan, frank, published by exposition publications, inc.
New york worlds fair souvenir desk set, 1939 the henry ford. Vintage 1982 world s fair guidebook and memorbillia. It was the fourth of eight expositions held in the city between 1855 and 1937. In 1935, at the height of the great depression, a group of new. Louis welcomed the world to the louisiana purchase exposition with great enthusiasm. World s fair souvenir cook book by rorer, sarah tyson heston, 18491937. New listing original 1939 new york world s fair tony sarg 41x46 linen map tablecloth. A set of worlds fair tickets and vintage travel postcards. New york city worlds fair in 1939, vintage travel postcard. President andrew jackson 18291837 the weller pottery company was a big hit at the 1904 world s fair. A century of progress chicago world s fair souvenir 1933 and 1934 post card booklet with views anonymous on.
The most famous structure created for the exposition, and still remaining, is the eiffel tower. Many souvenirs from the exposition, like this aluminum pen holder and letter opener set, used the futuristic trylon and perisphere image. 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. Sms noveltiques vintage and collectible souvenir items.
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. It contains timely and interesting articles about the activities of the organization and its members as well as pictures and articles relating to the fair it is mailed via first class mail twelve times a year to all members. Fabulous new york worlds fair 1939 vintage lucky horseshoe brooch. A century of progress chicago worlds fair souvenir 1933 and 1934 post card booklet with views anonymous on. The fair celebrated the 400th anniversary of christopher columbuss landing in america. A century of progress chicago world s fair souvenir 1933 and 1934 post card booklet with views. After organizers announced the 1934 world s fair, publishers printed a supplemental book. By bill cotter, december 29, 2016 in the souvenir shop. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Antique 18923 chicago worlds fair souvenir demitasse spoon arts building unmark. The bowl of the spoon has travel and transport written in it. The trylon and perisphere were iconic symbols of the 19391940 new york worlds fair.
New york 1939 worlds fair lamp souvenir worlds fair tabl. Vintage 1933 chicagos world fair tie bar money clip a century of progress. Coins are issued by governments of countries and usually show a denomination or value. This souvenir photograph book contains images of the buildings, grounds, and other views of general. The trylon and perisphere were iconic symbols of the 1939 1940 new york world s fair. Worlds fair and exposition memorabilia collectors weekly. Souvenir booklet from the japanese pavilion with a guide to all of the exhibits. They sought souvenirs in quantity to remember their visit to the fair. New york 1964 unused worlds fair scrap book, hasbro. Official souvenir book italian hardcover january 1, 1964 by timelife editors author 5. The main attractions at world s fairs are the national pavilions, created by participating countries. The souvenir booklet that accompanied the ride, included a written version of the narration from the exhibit. The official guide book to the 1939 new york worlds fair is a beautiful, hardbound book full of paleofuturistic delights.
This sale is for a tiny worlds fair souvenir box, in the shape of a book. Collectible silver plated historical souvenir spoon is from the world s fair in chicago, illinois that was in 1933 to 1934. Offical souvenir book of the new york worlds fair 1965. Vintage new york world s fair 1964 touraide conoco booklet tour guide maps 50 pp. The first modern world s fair, known as the great exhibition of the works of industry of all nations, was held at the crystal palace in london, england in 1851. Hardback booklet documenting kodaks pavilion and exhibit at the 1939 world s fair with excellent photos which seems fitting. Welcome to the worlds fair community, mprgamer and how exciting that you found a piece of 1939 new york worlds fair memorabilia. Compact, 1939 worlds fair souvenir compact, souvenir compact. President andrew jackson 18291837 the weller pottery company was a big hit at the 1904 worlds fair. Columbian world s fair collectibles, chicago 18921893 by. Expositions, fairs, celebrations and ceremonies collection.
The 1904 worlds fair bulletin is published monthly. A century of progress chicago worlds fair souvenir 1933 and. The first modern worlds fair, known as the great exhibition of the works of industry of all nations, was held at the crystal palace in london, england in 1851. Weller 1904 worlds fair souvenir life of riley collectiques. Coin shows the travel and transport building with chicago, 1933. Antique 1904 worlds fair ruby flash souvenir shot glass. The elizabeth rozier gallery will showcase selections of the missouri state museums extensive collection of st. Aug 2, 2018 a worlds fair is a large public exhibition. Efesgirl, 4 years ago normally, items bought as souvenirs from a worlds fair have some reference to the fair written on them. The architectural pairing represented the fair s utopian theme, building the world of tomorrow. Collectible silver plated historical souvenir spoon is from the worlds fair in chicago, illinois that was in 1933 to 1934. The description you posted doesnt go with this item because this is a pierced design, not an embossed design. Jul 23, 2015 the souvenir booklet that accompanied the ride, included a written version of the narration from the exhibit.
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