Century of Progress Exposition, Guest of Firestone Tire and Rubber Company Badge, 1933
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Chicago's 1933-34 Century of Progress Exposition used the theme of progress to encourage optimism during the depression. Many manufacturers, including the Firestone Tire and Rubber Company, mounted exhibitions in Chicago to capitalize on the fair's popularity. This identification badge worn by the wife of a visiting salesman from Pittsburgh embodied Firestone's featured product at the fair -- rubber tires.
Chicago's 1933-34 Century of Progress Exposition used the theme of progress to encourage optimism during the depression. Many manufacturers, including the Firestone Tire and Rubber Company, mounted exhibitions in Chicago to capitalize on the fair's popularity. This identification badge worn by the wife of a visiting salesman from Pittsburgh embodied Firestone's featured product at the fair -- rubber tires.
Artifact
Badge
Date Made
1933
Place of Creation
Keywords
United States, Illinois, Chicago
Firestone Tire and Rubber Company
Century of Progress International Exposition (1933-1934 : Chicago, Ill.)
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
88.0.1091.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Rubber (Material)
Metal
Ribbon (Material)
Paper (Fiber product)
Dimensions
Width: 3 in
Length: 4.5 in
Inscriptions
Label on upper pin: MRS. H. E. KISTLER / PITTSBURGH, PA. Center of "tire" attachment: GUEST / FIRESTONE / A CENTURY OF / PROGRESS / 1933
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