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
Creators
Place of Creation
Collection Title
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
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