Pendant Necklace made from Expo '74 Concessions Token, 1974
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World's fairs -- traditionally focused on futuristic themes -- came down to earth with Expo '74. "Preserve the Environment" was the theme. Held in Spokane, Washington, along the city's transformed riverfront, the fair attracted over five million visitors. The fair's logo representing air, water and land (among other meanings) could be found on a variety of promotional and souvenir items.
World's fairs -- traditionally focused on futuristic themes -- came down to earth with Expo '74. "Preserve the Environment" was the theme. Held in Spokane, Washington, along the city's transformed riverfront, the fair attracted over five million visitors. The fair's logo representing air, water and land (among other meanings) could be found on a variety of promotional and souvenir items.
Artifact
Pendant (Jewelry)
Subject Date
1974
Place of Creation
Keywords
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
85.127.531
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of the Estate of Stanley H. Cousineau.
Material
Bronze (Metal)
Color
Silver (Color)
Turquoise (Color)
Dimensions
Diameter: 2.25 in
Inscriptions
Token: TOKEN GOOD FOR ONE DOLLAR IN TRADE AT ANY CONCESSION ON THE EXPO '74 SITE MAY 4 - NOV 3 1974 / EXPO '74 WORLD'S FAIR / SPOKANE, WASHINGTON USA
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