1939 New York World's Fair Souvenir Ring

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Artifact Overview

The Trylon and Perisphere were iconic symbols of the 1939-1940 New York World's Fair. The architectural pairing represented the fair's utopian theme, "Building the World of Tomorrow." Many souvenirs from the fair, like this ring, used the Trylon and Perisphere image.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Ring (Finger jewelry)

Date Made

1939

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

2023.187.3

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Metal

Color

Silver (Color)

Dimensions

Height: 0.75 in
Width: 0.75 in
Length: 0.75 in

Inscriptions

on back: NEW YORK WORLD'S FAIR (C) N.Y.W.F. on inside: 5
1939 New York World's Fair Souvenir Ring