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- Australian Fair Committee, New York World's Fair, 1939 - Ford Motor Company poured resources into the 1939-40 New York World's Fair, spending more than $5 million to construct and maintain its elaborate and well-attended exhibition space. During the fair, Ford hosted this group of Australian industrialists, who studied the Ford exposition to learn about "the best and latest improvements in American industry" and eventually apply them in Australian factories.
- June 03, 1939
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Australian Fair Committee, New York World's Fair, 1939
Ford Motor Company poured resources into the 1939-40 New York World's Fair, spending more than $5 million to construct and maintain its elaborate and well-attended exhibition space. During the fair, Ford hosted this group of Australian industrialists, who studied the Ford exposition to learn about "the best and latest improvements in American industry" and eventually apply them in Australian factories.
- "World's Fair Bulletin," March 1904 -
- March 01, 1904
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"World's Fair Bulletin," March 1904
- Postcard, "New York World's Fair 1939, Vanity Fair Building" - Postcards from the 1939 New York World's Fair depicted colorful images of exposition buildings or other scenes. Tourists purchased these and mailed them back to family and friends. This postcard was part of a series produced by the Miller Art Company of Brooklyn, New York, that all featured the iconic fair symbols, the Trylon and Perisphere, on their left-hand side.
- 1939
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Postcard, "New York World's Fair 1939, Vanity Fair Building"
Postcards from the 1939 New York World's Fair depicted colorful images of exposition buildings or other scenes. Tourists purchased these and mailed them back to family and friends. This postcard was part of a series produced by the Miller Art Company of Brooklyn, New York, that all featured the iconic fair symbols, the Trylon and Perisphere, on their left-hand side.
- Chicago World's Fair Souvenir Photographs, 1934 - 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 set of souvenir photographs depicting landmarks from the exposition.
- 1934
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Chicago World's Fair Souvenir Photographs, 1934
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 set of souvenir photographs depicting landmarks from the exposition.
- Knoxville World's Fair Souvenir Button, 1982 - "Energy Turns the World" was the theme of the 1982 World's Fair. The fair, held in Knoxville, Tennessee, attracted over eleven million people during its six-month run. The fair's circular flame logo could be seen everywhere. It adorned many promotional and souvenir items, like this pinback button.
- 1982
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Knoxville World's Fair Souvenir Button, 1982
"Energy Turns the World" was the theme of the 1982 World's Fair. The fair, held in Knoxville, Tennessee, attracted over eleven million people during its six-month run. The fair's circular flame logo could be seen everywhere. It adorned many promotional and souvenir items, like this pinback button.
- Knoxville World's Fair Souvenir Backpack, 1982 - Visitors to the 1982 World's Fair in Knoxville, Tennessee, could purchase a wide variety of gifts and mementos. These souvenirs provided a lasting remembrance of the fairgoer's visit. This backpack contains the name and logo of the fair along with a stylized scene of the east Tennessee hills -- perhaps another stop for the vacationing tourist.
- 1982
- Collections - Artifact
Knoxville World's Fair Souvenir Backpack, 1982
Visitors to the 1982 World's Fair in Knoxville, Tennessee, could purchase a wide variety of gifts and mementos. These souvenirs provided a lasting remembrance of the fairgoer's visit. This backpack contains the name and logo of the fair along with a stylized scene of the east Tennessee hills -- perhaps another stop for the vacationing tourist.
- 1982 World's Fair Souvenir License Plate - In states that do not require two license plates, car owners could purchase plate inserts to fill that void usually found on the front of the vehicle. These plates tend to reflect a person's interest, affiliation, or civic pride. This plate was used to celebrate the 1982 World's Fair in Knoxville, Tennessee.
- 1982
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1982 World's Fair Souvenir License Plate
In states that do not require two license plates, car owners could purchase plate inserts to fill that void usually found on the front of the vehicle. These plates tend to reflect a person's interest, affiliation, or civic pride. This plate was used to celebrate the 1982 World's Fair in Knoxville, Tennessee.
- 1982 World's Fair Souvenir License Plate - In states that do not require two license plates, car owners could purchase plate inserts to fill that void usually found on the front of the vehicle. These plates tend to reflect a person's interest, affiliation, or civic pride. This plate was used to celebrate the 1982 World's Fair in Knoxville, Tennessee.
- 1982
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1982 World's Fair Souvenir License Plate
In states that do not require two license plates, car owners could purchase plate inserts to fill that void usually found on the front of the vehicle. These plates tend to reflect a person's interest, affiliation, or civic pride. This plate was used to celebrate the 1982 World's Fair in Knoxville, Tennessee.
- Knoxville World's Fair Souvenir Medal, 1982 -
- 1982
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Knoxville World's Fair Souvenir Medal, 1982
- Boy with Miniature Fair Model, Ford Exposition, New York World's Fair, 1940 -
- August 13, 1940
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Boy with Miniature Fair Model, Ford Exposition, New York World's Fair, 1940