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

Creators

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

85.127.162

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

back: ONEIDA COMMUNITY PAR PLATE front: A CENTURY OF PROGRESS / 1933 / CHICAGO / FORT DEARBORN