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- "San Francisco" Snow Globe, circa 1970 - Tourist attractions offered souvenir seekers something new beginning in the 1950s: inexpensive plastic snow globes. These evolved from fancier versions through innovations in plastics and manufacturing technology, and they quickly became connected with travel. Snow globes were fun to collect, easy to transport, and served as both proof of the journey and a lasting representation of vacation memories.
- circa 1970
- Collections - Artifact
"San Francisco" Snow Globe, circa 1970
Tourist attractions offered souvenir seekers something new beginning in the 1950s: inexpensive plastic snow globes. These evolved from fancier versions through innovations in plastics and manufacturing technology, and they quickly became connected with travel. Snow globes were fun to collect, easy to transport, and served as both proof of the journey and a lasting representation of vacation memories.
- Pennant, "San Francisco, Calif.," 1940-1965 - Tourists purchase simple, inexpensive souvenirs as proof of their travels. These mementos transport vacationers back to the places they visited and the things they did. In the mid-20th century, felt pennants were trendy. Many of these pennants depict famous landmarks, like San Francisco's Golden Gate Bridge. This west coast suspension bridge has attracted visitors since its completion in 1937.
- 1940-1965
- Collections - Artifact
Pennant, "San Francisco, Calif.," 1940-1965
Tourists purchase simple, inexpensive souvenirs as proof of their travels. These mementos transport vacationers back to the places they visited and the things they did. In the mid-20th century, felt pennants were trendy. Many of these pennants depict famous landmarks, like San Francisco's Golden Gate Bridge. This west coast suspension bridge has attracted visitors since its completion in 1937.
- Boy near Flower Garden at Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, California, circa 1905 -
- circa 1905
- Collections - Artifact
Boy near Flower Garden at Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, California, circa 1905
- Ford Automobile Display at Golden Gate International Exposition, San Francisco, California, 1939-1940 - The 1939 Golden Gate International Exposition reflected American aspirations at the end of the Great Depression. Held on Treasure Island -- a manmade island in San Francisco Bay -- the fair celebrated the completion of the San Francisco-Oakland Bay and Golden Gate bridges. The Ford Building featured nearly an acre of exhibits, displays and demonstrations within its walls.
- 1939-1940
- Collections - Artifact
Ford Automobile Display at Golden Gate International Exposition, San Francisco, California, 1939-1940
The 1939 Golden Gate International Exposition reflected American aspirations at the end of the Great Depression. Held on Treasure Island -- a manmade island in San Francisco Bay -- the fair celebrated the completion of the San Francisco-Oakland Bay and Golden Gate bridges. The Ford Building featured nearly an acre of exhibits, displays and demonstrations within its walls.
- Ford Exhibit Building at Golden Gate International Exposition, San Francisco, California, 1939-1940 - The 1939 Golden Gate International Exposition reflected American aspirations at the end of the Great Depression. Held on Treasure Island -- a manmade island in San Francisco Bay -- the fair celebrated the completion of the San Francisco-Oakland Bay and Golden Gate bridges. Ford was a major participant at this fair, claiming a large building near the ferry entrance to the fairgrounds.
- 1939
- Collections - Artifact
Ford Exhibit Building at Golden Gate International Exposition, San Francisco, California, 1939-1940
The 1939 Golden Gate International Exposition reflected American aspirations at the end of the Great Depression. Held on Treasure Island -- a manmade island in San Francisco Bay -- the fair celebrated the completion of the San Francisco-Oakland Bay and Golden Gate bridges. Ford was a major participant at this fair, claiming a large building near the ferry entrance to the fairgrounds.
- Ford Exhibit Building Entrance at Golden Gate International Exposition, San Francisco, California, 1939-1940 - The 1939 Golden Gate International Exposition reflected American aspirations at the end of the Great Depression. Held on Treasure Island -- a manmade island in San Francisco Bay -- the fair celebrated the completion of the San Francisco-Oakland Bay and Golden Gate bridges. Ford was a major participant at this fair, claiming a large building near the ferry entrance to the fairgrounds.
- 1939
- Collections - Artifact
Ford Exhibit Building Entrance at Golden Gate International Exposition, San Francisco, California, 1939-1940
The 1939 Golden Gate International Exposition reflected American aspirations at the end of the Great Depression. Held on Treasure Island -- a manmade island in San Francisco Bay -- the fair celebrated the completion of the San Francisco-Oakland Bay and Golden Gate bridges. Ford was a major participant at this fair, claiming a large building near the ferry entrance to the fairgrounds.
- Mural on Ford Exhibit Building, Golden Gate International Exposition, San Francisco, California, 1939-1940 - The 1939 Golden Gate International Exposition reflected American aspirations at the end of the Great Depression. Held on Treasure Island -- a manmade island in San Francisco Bay -- the fair celebrated the completion of the San Francisco-Oakland Bay and Golden Gate bridges. Ford was a major participant at this fair, claiming a large building near the ferry entrance to the fairgrounds.
- 1939
- Collections - Artifact
Mural on Ford Exhibit Building, Golden Gate International Exposition, San Francisco, California, 1939-1940
The 1939 Golden Gate International Exposition reflected American aspirations at the end of the Great Depression. Held on Treasure Island -- a manmade island in San Francisco Bay -- the fair celebrated the completion of the San Francisco-Oakland Bay and Golden Gate bridges. Ford was a major participant at this fair, claiming a large building near the ferry entrance to the fairgrounds.
- "San Francisco" Snow Globe, 1980-1995 - Tourist attractions offered souvenir seekers something new beginning in the 1950s: inexpensive plastic snow globes. These evolved from fancier versions through innovations in plastics and manufacturing technology, and they quickly became connected with travel. Snow globes were fun to collect, easy to transport, and served as both proof of the journey and a lasting representation of vacation memories.
- 1980-1995
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"San Francisco" Snow Globe, 1980-1995
Tourist attractions offered souvenir seekers something new beginning in the 1950s: inexpensive plastic snow globes. These evolved from fancier versions through innovations in plastics and manufacturing technology, and they quickly became connected with travel. Snow globes were fun to collect, easy to transport, and served as both proof of the journey and a lasting representation of vacation memories.
- Official Guide Book, Golden Gate International Exposition on San Francisco Bay, 1939 - The "Official Guide Book" helped visitors navigate the 1939 Golden Gate International Exposition in San Francisco. Publishers designed this handy, souvenir guidebook to be a "constant companion" for the fairgoer. Features included a fair directory, descriptions of exhibits and buildings and lots of maps, photos and illustrations of the fairgrounds.
- 1939-1940
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Official Guide Book, Golden Gate International Exposition on San Francisco Bay, 1939
The "Official Guide Book" helped visitors navigate the 1939 Golden Gate International Exposition in San Francisco. Publishers designed this handy, souvenir guidebook to be a "constant companion" for the fairgoer. Features included a fair directory, descriptions of exhibits and buildings and lots of maps, photos and illustrations of the fairgrounds.
- "Grateful Dead" T-Shirt, circa 1980 -
- circa 1980
- Collections - Artifact
"Grateful Dead" T-Shirt, circa 1980