A Century of Progress World's Fair Ashtray, 1934
THF8345 / A Century of Progress World's Fair Ashtray, 1934
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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 Depression's darkest years. The fair also provided the opportunity for companies to show off their achievements to millions of people. This souvenir ashtray embodied Firestone's featured product at the fair: rubber tires.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Ashtray
Date Made
1934
Subject Date
1934
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Made for Firestone Tire and Rubber Company, Akron, Ohio.
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2003.98.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of John Patrick.
Material
Glass (Material)
Rubber (Material)
Color
Amber (Color)
Black (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 1.75 in
Diameter: 5.75 in
Inscriptions
Pressed into glass: CENTURY OF PROGRESS / FIRESTONE / CHICAGO / 1934
Around edge of tire: FIRESTONE / HEAVY DUTY / HIGH SPEED / GUM DIPPED / BALLOON / 6.00 - 18 / MADE IN U.S.A.
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