A Century of Progress World's Fair Ashtray, 1934
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Chicago's 1933-34 Century of Progress Exposition used the theme of progress to buoy national optimism during the depression's darkest years. The fair also provided the opportunity for companies to show off their achievements to millions of people. This souvenir ashtray embodied Firestone's featured product at the fair -- rubber tires.
Chicago's 1933-34 Century of Progress Exposition used the theme of progress to buoy national optimism during the depression's darkest years. The fair also provided the opportunity for companies to show off their achievements to millions of people. This souvenir ashtray embodied Firestone's featured product at the fair -- rubber tires.
Artifact
Ashtray
Date Made
1934
Subject Date
1934
Creators
Firestone Tire and Rubber Company
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Made for Firestone Tire and Rubber Company, Akron, Ohio.
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
2003.98.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of John Patrick.
Material
Glass (Material)
Rubber (Material)
Color
Amber (Color)
Black (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 1.75 in
Diameter: 5.75 in
Inscriptions
Pressed into glass: CENTURY OF PROGRESS / FIRESTONE / CHICAGO / 1934 Around edge of tire: FIRESTONE / HEAVY DUTY / HIGH SPEED / GUM DIPPED / BALLOON / 6.00 - 18 / MADE IN U.S.A.
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