"Official Pictures in Color, A Century of Progress," 50 (cents) 1934

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Artifact Overview

Chicago's 1933-34 Century of Progress Exposition used the theme of progress to buoy national optimism during the darkest years of the Great Depression. Many fairgoers returned home with mementos, such as this viewbook containing scenes from the exposition.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Viewbook

Date Made

1934

Subject Date

1933-1934

Creator Notes

Photographed by Kaufmann & Fabry and printed by Neely Printing Company, Chicago, Illinois.

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

85.127.136.1

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of the Estate of Stanley H. Cousineau.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Color

Multicolored

Dimensions

Height: 8.5 in
Width: 11.125 in

"Official Pictures in Color, A Century of Progress," 50 (cents) 1934