A Century of Progress World's Fair Ashtray, 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. Chrysler Motors was one of several companies who gave away free ashtrays to fairgoers, advertising their pavilion and their products. The Chrysler pavilion boasted bright neon lights on its vertical architectural features.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Ashtray
Date Made
1933
Subject Date
1933-1934
Place of Creation
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
86.129.33
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Metal
Color
Copper (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 3 in
Width: 3 in
Inscriptions
Center impression: A CENTURY OF PROGRESS / CHICAGO / 1933 / CHRYSLER MOTORS / PLYMOUTH DODGE DE SOTO CHRYSLER
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