Century of Progress International Exposition Souvenir Button, 1933
THF151856 / Century of Progress International Exposition Souvenir Button, 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. Many fairgoers returned home with mementos, such as this souvenir button.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Button (Information artifact)
Date Made
1933
Creators
Place of Creation
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2003.0.5.112
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Metal
Dimensions
Diameter: 0.75 in
Inscriptions
obverse: 1933 / WORLD'S FAIR / I WAS THERE
reverse: GERAGHTY & COMPANY / 3035-37 W. LAKE ST. / CHICAGO U.S.A.
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