Century of Progress Exposition Souvenir Thermometer Plaque, 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 this thermometer plaque depicting the Travel Building--one of the exposition's major exhibition buildings.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Plaque (Flat object)
Date Made
1934
Subject Date
1934
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
85.127.190
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of the Estate of Stanley H. Cousineau.
Material
Cardboard
Glass (Material)
Paper (Fiber product)
Cord (Fiber product)
Color
Gold (Color)
Black (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 5 in
Width: 7 in
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