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- Henry Ford Museum and Greenfield Village Keychain, circa 1987 -
- circa 1987
- Collections - Artifact
Henry Ford Museum and Greenfield Village Keychain, circa 1987
- Louisiana World Exposition Souvenir Key Fobs, 1984 - "The World of Rivers" was the theme of the 1984 Louisiana World Exposition held in New Orleans. The event attracted seven million people during its six month run. These fairgoers could purchase a wide variety of souvenirs -- many with the flowing-water-inspired logo. These items provided a lasting remembrance of the visitor's time at the fair.
- 1984
- Collections - Artifact
Louisiana World Exposition Souvenir Key Fobs, 1984
"The World of Rivers" was the theme of the 1984 Louisiana World Exposition held in New Orleans. The event attracted seven million people during its six month run. These fairgoers could purchase a wide variety of souvenirs -- many with the flowing-water-inspired logo. These items provided a lasting remembrance of the visitor's time at the fair.
- Watch Chain with Fobs, circa 1900 - By the late 1800s, a fob generally referred to an ornament that hung from a watch chain. Fobs included small seals, jewels, medallions, pendants, or other charms. These adornments may have had special personal meaning to the wearer, signifying a person's character or identity.
- circa 1900
- Collections - Artifact
Watch Chain with Fobs, circa 1900
By the late 1800s, a fob generally referred to an ornament that hung from a watch chain. Fobs included small seals, jewels, medallions, pendants, or other charms. These adornments may have had special personal meaning to the wearer, signifying a person's character or identity.
- Nash Motors Key Chain, circa 1925 - In 1916, Charles W. Nash founded Nash Motors Company in Kenosha, Wisconsin, focusing on mid-priced vehicles. The company absorbed several Wisconsin-based automobile firms in the 1920s and later merged with refrigerator manufacturer Kelvinator. Nash-Kelvinator Corporation merged with Hudson Motor Car Company to create American Motors Company in 1954. The Nash brand was phased out in 1957.
- circa 1925
- Collections - Artifact
Nash Motors Key Chain, circa 1925
In 1916, Charles W. Nash founded Nash Motors Company in Kenosha, Wisconsin, focusing on mid-priced vehicles. The company absorbed several Wisconsin-based automobile firms in the 1920s and later merged with refrigerator manufacturer Kelvinator. Nash-Kelvinator Corporation merged with Hudson Motor Car Company to create American Motors Company in 1954. The Nash brand was phased out in 1957.
- Panama-Pacific International Exposition Fob Pendant, 1915 - The Panama-Pacific International Exposition celebrated the 1914 completion of the Panama Canal and the 400th anniversary of the discovery of the Pacific Ocean. Nearly nineteen million people visited San Francisco, recently recovered from a devastating 1906 earthquake, during the fair in 1915. Many returned home with mementos of the exhibition, such as this souvenir watch fob pendant.
- 1915
- Collections - Artifact
Panama-Pacific International Exposition Fob Pendant, 1915
The Panama-Pacific International Exposition celebrated the 1914 completion of the Panama Canal and the 400th anniversary of the discovery of the Pacific Ocean. Nearly nineteen million people visited San Francisco, recently recovered from a devastating 1906 earthquake, during the fair in 1915. Many returned home with mementos of the exhibition, such as this souvenir watch fob pendant.
- Roosevelt and Fairbanks Watch Fob, 1904 - Having assumed the presidency when McKinley was assassinated in 1901, Theodore Roosevelt was already immensely popular when he ran for president in 1904. His colorful and exuberant personality, range of interests and achievements, and skillful use of media gained him a wide following. Picking conservative Senator Charles W. Fairbanks as his running mate, Roosevelt was reelected in a landslide.
- 1904
- Collections - Artifact
Roosevelt and Fairbanks Watch Fob, 1904
Having assumed the presidency when McKinley was assassinated in 1901, Theodore Roosevelt was already immensely popular when he ran for president in 1904. His colorful and exuberant personality, range of interests and achievements, and skillful use of media gained him a wide following. Picking conservative Senator Charles W. Fairbanks as his running mate, Roosevelt was reelected in a landslide.
- Tivoli Motel Key, 1955-1980 - Weary mid-20th century travelers received keys to their rooms after they checked in. Today, many motels use electronic key cards to let customers access their rooms.
- 1955-1980
- Collections - Artifact
Tivoli Motel Key, 1955-1980
Weary mid-20th century travelers received keys to their rooms after they checked in. Today, many motels use electronic key cards to let customers access their rooms.
- Key Case with Fob, Used by William Roddis, circa 1910 -
- circa 1910
- Collections - Artifact
Key Case with Fob, Used by William Roddis, circa 1910
- Century of Progress International Exposition Souvenir Fob, 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 fob depicting the exposition's Federal Building, which was designed to represent the three branches of American government.
- 1934
- Collections - Artifact
Century of Progress International Exposition Souvenir Fob, 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 fob depicting the exposition's Federal Building, which was designed to represent the three branches of American government.
- Panama-Pacific International Exposition Souvenir Fob, 1915 - The Panama-Pacific International Exposition celebrated the 1914 completion of the Panama Canal and the 400th anniversary of the discovery of the Pacific Ocean. Nearly nineteen million people visited San Francisco, recently recovered from a devastating 1906 earthquake, during the fair in 1915. Many returned home with mementos, such as this jeweled Celluloid fob.
- 1915
- Collections - Artifact
Panama-Pacific International Exposition Souvenir Fob, 1915
The Panama-Pacific International Exposition celebrated the 1914 completion of the Panama Canal and the 400th anniversary of the discovery of the Pacific Ocean. Nearly nineteen million people visited San Francisco, recently recovered from a devastating 1906 earthquake, during the fair in 1915. Many returned home with mementos, such as this jeweled Celluloid fob.