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- "Unisphere" Mechanical Bank, circa 1964 - Many early space toys depicted outer space as a futuristic fantasy world. But when space travel became possible, these toys became more realistic looking. An earlier version of this mechanical bank had the rocket topped with the moon. This later version depicts the 1964-65 New York World's Fair Unisphere--a symbol of global interdependence in the space age.
- circa 1964
- Collections - Artifact
"Unisphere" Mechanical Bank, circa 1964
Many early space toys depicted outer space as a futuristic fantasy world. But when space travel became possible, these toys became more realistic looking. An earlier version of this mechanical bank had the rocket topped with the moon. This later version depicts the 1964-65 New York World's Fair Unisphere--a symbol of global interdependence in the space age.
- "New York World's Fair" Snow Globe, circa 1961 - 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 1961
- Collections - Artifact
"New York World's Fair" Snow Globe, circa 1961
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.
- New York World's Fair Drinking Glass, 1964-1965 - This souvenir drinking glass featured illustrations from the "old-fashioned circus" at the 1964-65 New York World's Fair. This attraction consisted of a one-ring, European-style circus and historical circus museum. The circus tent seated 5000, for a show that lasted one hour and twenty minutes. Unfortunately, lack of interest closed this attraction before the fair ended.
- 1964-1965
- Collections - Artifact
New York World's Fair Drinking Glass, 1964-1965
This souvenir drinking glass featured illustrations from the "old-fashioned circus" at the 1964-65 New York World's Fair. This attraction consisted of a one-ring, European-style circus and historical circus museum. The circus tent seated 5000, for a show that lasted one hour and twenty minutes. Unfortunately, lack of interest closed this attraction before the fair ended.