Souvenir Brochure, "The Ford Exposition, New York World's Fair," 1939-1940
THF222051 / Souvenir Brochure, "The Ford Exposition, New York World's Fair," 1939-1940
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Artifact Overview
The 1939-40 New York World's Fair encouraged a depression-weary public that the future would be rosy. Ford Motor Company was a major participant in this fair. This brochure highlights the Ford Exposition building's many features, including its stunning architectural design by industrial designer Walter Dorwin Teague, its interior exhibits, new car models, and its outdoor, drivable "Road of Tomorrow."
Artifact Details
Artifact
Brochure
Subject Date
1939-1940
Creators
Place of Creation
Collection Title
Location
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
64.167.554.18
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Ford Motor Company.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Color
Multicolored
Dimensions
Height: 8 in
Width: 4 in (8" when unfolded. 16" when opened)
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