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- Crystal Palace Souvenir Razor, 1851 -
- 1851
- Collections - Artifact
Crystal Palace Souvenir Razor, 1851
- Panama-Pacific International Exposition Souvenir Tray, 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 decorative tray depicting city landmarks.
- 1915
- Collections - Artifact
Panama-Pacific International Exposition Souvenir Tray, 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 decorative tray depicting city landmarks.
- Program, "Inaugural Ceremonies of the Enrico Fermi Atomic Power Plant," August 8, 1956 -
- August 08, 1956
- Collections - Artifact
Program, "Inaugural Ceremonies of the Enrico Fermi Atomic Power Plant," August 8, 1956
- 1939 New York World's Fair Souvenir Bookmark/Letter Opener - 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 fairgoers returned home with souvenirs, such as this bookmark and letter opener depicting the fair's iconic buildings: the Trylon and Perisphere.
- 1939
- Collections - Artifact
1939 New York World's Fair Souvenir Bookmark/Letter Opener
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 fairgoers returned home with souvenirs, such as this bookmark and letter opener depicting the fair's iconic buildings: the Trylon and Perisphere.
- Pennant, "Shrine Circus," 1940-1965 -
- 1940-1965
- Collections - Artifact
Pennant, "Shrine Circus," 1940-1965
- Pennant, "Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum," 1952-1965 -
- 1952-1965
- Collections - Artifact
Pennant, "Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum," 1952-1965
- Pennant, "Boonville, Mo.," 1940-1965 - During the mid-20th century, highways were flooded with family vacationers out to enjoy their new cars and all that America had to offer. These auto tourists needed places to eat as they headed to resorts, parks and roadside attractions. Pete's Cafe was a well-advertised stop along U.S. 40 through central Missouri. Here, motorists could eat, rest and perhaps buy a souvenir.
- 1940-1965
- Collections - Artifact
Pennant, "Boonville, Mo.," 1940-1965
During the mid-20th century, highways were flooded with family vacationers out to enjoy their new cars and all that America had to offer. These auto tourists needed places to eat as they headed to resorts, parks and roadside attractions. Pete's Cafe was a well-advertised stop along U.S. 40 through central Missouri. Here, motorists could eat, rest and perhaps buy a souvenir.
- Pennant, "Pocono Farm," 1940-1965 -
- 1940-1965
- Collections - Artifact
Pennant, "Pocono Farm," 1940-1965
- Pennant, "Oswego N.Y.," 1940-1965 -
- 1940-1965
- Collections - Artifact
Pennant, "Oswego N.Y.," 1940-1965
- Pennant, "North Rim, Grand Canyon Nat'l. Park," 1940-1965 - Souvenirs provide tangible proof of a tourist's travels. They also expose the prejudices of the time. This mid-20th century pennant uses a stereotyped image of a Native American. In addition to being culturally incorrect -- feathered headdresses were used by only a small number of Plains tribes -- images like this simply reinforced the discriminatory biases held by many non-Native Americans, purchasers of these souvenirs.
- 1940-1965
- Collections - Artifact
Pennant, "North Rim, Grand Canyon Nat'l. Park," 1940-1965
Souvenirs provide tangible proof of a tourist's travels. They also expose the prejudices of the time. This mid-20th century pennant uses a stereotyped image of a Native American. In addition to being culturally incorrect -- feathered headdresses were used by only a small number of Plains tribes -- images like this simply reinforced the discriminatory biases held by many non-Native Americans, purchasers of these souvenirs.