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Ford at the Fair, Century of Progress Exposition, 1934 / page 12
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Ford at the Fair, Century of Progress Exposition, 1934 / page 18
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Ford at the Fair, Century of Progress Exposition, 1934

Summary

Chicago's 1933-34 Century of Progress Exposition used the theme of progress to encourage optimism during the depression. The 11-acre Ford Motor Company exposition became the most talked-about exhibit of 1934, featuring a variety of industrial demonstrations and informative displays. Ford produced this booklet as a souvenir for fairgoers who visited the Ford Building.

Chicago's 1933-34 Century of Progress Exposition used the theme of progress to encourage optimism during the depression. The 11-acre Ford Motor Company exposition became the most talked-about exhibit of 1934, featuring a variety of industrial demonstrations and informative displays. Ford produced this booklet as a souvenir for fairgoers who visited the Ford Building.

Artifact

Brochure

Date Made

1934

Subject Date

1934

Creators

Ford Motor Company 

Keywords

Brochures 

Souvenirs 

Exhibition buildings 

Exhibitions 

World's fairs 

Ford Motor Company 

Century of Progress International Exposition (1933-1934 : Chicago, Ill.) 

Collection Title

Exhibitions and World's Fair Collection 

 On Exhibit

By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center

Object ID

86.13.44.1

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Technique

Printing (Process)

Color

Multicolored

Dimensions

Height: 5.25 in

Width: 8 in

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