Century of Progress Exhibition Souvenir Playing Cards, 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 deck of playing cards depicting landmarks from the exposition.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Playing cards

Date Made

1933

Subject Date

1933

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

85.127.189

Credit

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

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Dimensions

Height: 0.625 in
Width: 2.25 in
Length: 2.625 in

Inscriptions

(PLANET LOGO) - 1933 CENTURY OF PROGRESS, CHICAGO
Century of Progress Exhibition Souvenir Playing Cards, 1933