Century 21 Exposition Souvenir Lighter, 1962

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Artifact Overview

"Century 21" was the theme of the 1962 Seattle World's Fair. This futuristic look at the world of tomorrow provided iconic symbols that found their way onto fair souvenirs and memorabilia. This cigarette lighter sports the fair's "Century 21" logo.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Lighter (Fire-making equipment)

Date Made

1962

Subject Date

1962

Place of Creation

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

85.127.300

Credit

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

Material

Metal

Dimensions

Height: 1.5 in
Width: 2 in

Inscriptions

side: CENTURY 21 EXPOSITION / SEATTLE WORLD'S / FAIR / 1962 bottom: PENGUIN / HIGH QUALITY / JAPAN
Century 21 Exposition Souvenir Lighter, 1962