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- Kennedy PT-109 Tie Clasp, 1960 - This tie clasp - originally distributed in support of John F. Kennedy's 1960 presidential campaign - was gifted to United States Secret Service agent Morgan L. Gies. Agent Gies served five presidents, from 1941 until 1967. During Kennedy's presidency, he was responsible for White House vehicles.
- 1960
- Collections - Artifact
Kennedy PT-109 Tie Clasp, 1960
This tie clasp - originally distributed in support of John F. Kennedy's 1960 presidential campaign - was gifted to United States Secret Service agent Morgan L. Gies. Agent Gies served five presidents, from 1941 until 1967. During Kennedy's presidency, he was responsible for White House vehicles.
- New York World's Fair Souvenir Tie Clasp, 1939 - The 1939-40 New York World's Fair - themed "Building the World of Tomorrow" - encouraged a depression-weary public that the future would be rosy. The fair in New York City's Flushing Meadows-Corona Park attracted 45 million visitors. Many returned home with mementos, such as this souvenir tie clasp depicting the first structure to open on the fairgrounds--the Administration Building.
- 1939-1940
- Collections - Artifact
New York World's Fair Souvenir Tie Clasp, 1939
The 1939-40 New York World's Fair - themed "Building the World of Tomorrow" - encouraged a depression-weary public that the future would be rosy. The fair in New York City's Flushing Meadows-Corona Park attracted 45 million visitors. Many returned home with mementos, such as this souvenir tie clasp depicting the first structure to open on the fairgrounds--the Administration Building.
- Astro Manufacturing Cuff Links and Tie Clip Set, 1957-1963 - This cuff links and tie clasp set was produced by Astro Manufacturing, the producer of the full-size mechanical version of the bank depicted on them. This so-called Astro Missile Coin Bank, like the other banks produced by this company, drew upon Americans' interest in outer space during the mid-20th century. This set was a free gift when a bank placed its order.
- 1957-1963
- Collections - Artifact
Astro Manufacturing Cuff Links and Tie Clip Set, 1957-1963
This cuff links and tie clasp set was produced by Astro Manufacturing, the producer of the full-size mechanical version of the bank depicted on them. This so-called Astro Missile Coin Bank, like the other banks produced by this company, drew upon Americans' interest in outer space during the mid-20th century. This set was a free gift when a bank placed its order.
- Sesqui-Centennial International Exposition Souvenir Tie Clasp, 1926 - The Sesquicentennial International Exposition celebrated the 150th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Though more than six million attendees visited Philadelphia in 1926, the fair was not profitable and disappointed organizers following the city's successful Centennial Exhibition of 1876. Still, many fairgoers commemorated the experience, returning home with souvenirs like this tie clasp depicting Philadelphia's Liberty Bell.
- 1926
- Collections - Artifact
Sesqui-Centennial International Exposition Souvenir Tie Clasp, 1926
The Sesquicentennial International Exposition celebrated the 150th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Though more than six million attendees visited Philadelphia in 1926, the fair was not profitable and disappointed organizers following the city's successful Centennial Exhibition of 1876. Still, many fairgoers commemorated the experience, returning home with souvenirs like this tie clasp depicting Philadelphia's Liberty Bell.
- Astro Manufacturing Cuff Links and Tie Clip Set, 1957-1963 - This cuff links and tie clasp set was produced by Astro Manufacturing, the producer of the full-size mechanical version of the bank depicted on them. This so-called Astro Missile Coin Bank, like the other banks produced by this company, drew upon Americans' interest in outer space during the mid-20th century. This set was a free gift when a bank placed its order.
- 1957-1963
- Collections - Artifact
Astro Manufacturing Cuff Links and Tie Clip Set, 1957-1963
This cuff links and tie clasp set was produced by Astro Manufacturing, the producer of the full-size mechanical version of the bank depicted on them. This so-called Astro Missile Coin Bank, like the other banks produced by this company, drew upon Americans' interest in outer space during the mid-20th century. This set was a free gift when a bank placed its order.