Poster, "See, Play, Hear. Chicago 1934 World's Fair: A Century of Progress," 1934
THF174392 / Poster, "See, Play, Hear. Chicago 1934 World's Fair: A Century of Progress," 1934
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Artifact Overview
Hungarian-born artist A. Raymond Katz, or Sandor as he often signed his work, captures the liveliness of the 1934 World's Fair in this streamlined poster. A portrait of iconic burlesque "fan dancer" Sally Rand points the viewer towards another highlight -- the architectural showpiece Sky Ride, which shuttled fair goers in rocket-shaped cars more than 200 feet above the ground.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Poster
Date Made
1934
Subject Date
1934
Creators
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
84.15.1.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Color
Blue
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Green
Yellow (Color)
Black (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 40.25 in
Width: 27 in
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