Expo '74 Souvenir Matchbook, 1974
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Artifact Overview
World's fairs -- traditionally focused on futuristic themes -- came down to earth with Expo '74. "Preserve the Environment" was the theme. Held in Spokane, Washington, along the city's transformed riverfront, the fair attracted over five million visitors. Fairgoers could save this matchbook with the image of Washington State Pavilion as a remembrance of their visit.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Matchbook
Date Made
1974
Subject Date
1974
Creators
Place of Creation
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
85.127.534.4
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of the Estate of Stanley H. Cousineau.
Material
Cardboard
Dimensions
Height: 2.125 in
Width: 1.5 in
Inscriptions
Obverse: EXPO '74 / WORLD'S FAIR / SPOKANE, USA
edge: DIAMOND MATCH DIV. / NEW YORK, N.Y.
Reverse: WASH. STATE / PAVILION
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