Century of Progress Souvenir Bridge Set, 1933

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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 bridge set depicting landmarks from the exposition.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Card game (Game set)

Date Made

1933

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

85.127.188.1

Credit

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

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Dimensions

Width: 6.25 in
Length: 8.5 in

Inscriptions

on envelope: WORLDS / FAIR / BRIDGE SET
Century of Progress Souvenir Bridge Set, 1933