Centennial Exhibition Souvenir Container, 1876
THF151724 / Centennial Exhibition Souvenir Container, 1876
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Artifact Overview
The first official World's Fair held in the United States celebrated the 100th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Around ten million people visited Philadelphia during the Centennial International Exhibition of 1876. Many returned home with mementos of the exposition, such as this small bronze container depicting the Liberty Bell -- an icon of American independence.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Tin (Container)
Date Made
1876
Place of Creation
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
75.142.209
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of the Nate S. Shapero & Ruth B. Shapero Collection.
Material
Bronze (Metal)
Dimensions
Diameter: 1.75 in
Inscriptions
Obverse: 1776 CENTENNIAL 1876 / E PLURIBUS UNUM [relief of Liberty Bell]
Reverse: SOUVENIR
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