Century of Progress Souvenir Spoon, 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 souvenir spoons depicting landmarks from the exposition.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Souvenir spoon
Date Made
1933
Place of Creation
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
85.127.163
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of the Estate of Stanley H. Cousineau.
Material
Silver (Metal)
Dimensions
Length: 5.5 in
Inscriptions
Obverse: CENTURY OF PROGRESS / 1933 / CLARA LU'N' EM / SCIENCE COURT
Back: WINTRHOP SILVER PLATE
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