Century of Progress Souvenir Plate Depicting Hall of Science, 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 darkest years of the Great Depression. Many fairgoers returned home with mementos, such as souvenir plates depicting landmarks from the exposition.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Plate (Dish)
Date Made
1934
Creators
Place of Creation
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
85.127.784.3
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of the Estate of Stanley H. Cousineau.
Material
Ceramic (Material)
Color
Ivory (Color)
Blue
Dimensions
Width: 7.5 in
Length: 7.5 in
Inscriptions
back: Pickard
front: HALL OF SCIENCE
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