Expo '74 Concessions Token, 1974

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Artifact Overview

World's fairs -- traditionally focused on futuristic themes -- came down to earth with Expo '74. "Preserve the Environment" was the theme. Held in Spokane, Washington, along the city's transformed riverfront, the fair attracted over five million visitors. The fair's logo representing air, water and land (among other meanings) could be found on a variety of promotional and souvenir items.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Token

Date Made

1974

Subject Date

1974

Place of Creation

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

85.127.530

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of the Estate of Stanley H. Cousineau.

Material

Bronze (Metal)

Dimensions

Diameter: 1.5 in

Inscriptions

Side 1: TOKEN GOOD FOR ONE DOLLAR IN TRADE AT ANY CONCESSION ON THE EXPO '74 SITE MAY 4 - NOV 3 1974 / EXPO '74 WORLD'S FAIR / SPOKANE, WASHINGTON USA
Expo '74 Concessions Token, 1974