New York World's Fair Souvenir Toy Bus, 1939
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Artifact Overview
The 1939-40 New York World's Fair - themed "Building the World of Tomorrow" - encouraged a depression-weary public that the future would be rosy. The fair also provided the opportunity for companies to advertise to millions of people through souvenirs, such as this toy bus sold or distributed by Greyhound Lines.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Toy (Recreational artifact)
Date Made
1939
Creators
Place of Creation
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
72.177.643
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Almena Gray Wilde.
Material
Cast iron
Rubber (Material)
Dimensions
Height: 2.88 in
Width: 10.75 in
Length: 2.33 in
Inscriptions
on bus roof: Greyhound Lines / New York World's Fair
box: Greyhound Lines / 1939 New York WORLD'S FAIR BUS
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