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- Commemorative Bookmark, "Women's Pavilion International Exhibition," 1876 - America's first official World's Fair celebrated the 100th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Around ten million people visited Philadelphia during the Centennial International Exhibition of 1876. Many returned home with mementos of the exposition, such as this woven silk bookmark. It depicts the fair's Women's pavilion, which showcased the contributions of women to society.
- 1876
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Commemorative Bookmark, "Women's Pavilion International Exhibition," 1876
America's first official World's Fair celebrated the 100th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Around ten million people visited Philadelphia during the Centennial International Exhibition of 1876. Many returned home with mementos of the exposition, such as this woven silk bookmark. It depicts the fair's Women's pavilion, which showcased the contributions of women to society.
- 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
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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.
- Stevengraph Bookmark, "To My Mother," 1860-1890 -
- 1860-1890
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Stevengraph Bookmark, "To My Mother," 1860-1890
- Stevengraph Bookmark, "May Joy Attend You," 1860-1890 -
- 1860-1890
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Stevengraph Bookmark, "May Joy Attend You," 1860-1890
- Advertising Bookmark, "E.J. Neale & Co. Shaker Cloak," 1900-1930 -
- 1900-1930
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Advertising Bookmark, "E.J. Neale & Co. Shaker Cloak," 1900-1930
- Trade Card for Starr Pianos, 1880-1900 - In the last third of the nineteenth century, an unprecedented variety of consumer goods and services flooded the American market. Advertisers, armed with new methods of color printing, bombarded potential customers with trade cards. Americans enjoyed and often saved the vibrant little advertisements found in product packages or distributed by local merchants. Many survive as historical records of commercialism in the United States.
- 1880-1900
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Trade Card for Starr Pianos, 1880-1900
In the last third of the nineteenth century, an unprecedented variety of consumer goods and services flooded the American market. Advertisers, armed with new methods of color printing, bombarded potential customers with trade cards. Americans enjoyed and often saved the vibrant little advertisements found in product packages or distributed by local merchants. Many survive as historical records of commercialism in the United States.
- AT&T Bell Laboratories Bookmark, 1987 - Lillian Schwartz is a pioneer of computer-generated art. From 1969-2002, she was a "resident visitor" at Bell Laboratories, producing groundbreaking films, videos, and multimedia works. The Schwartz Collection spans Lillian's childhood into her late career, documenting an expansive mindset, mastery over traditional and experimental mediums alike--and above all--an ability to create inspirational connections between science, art, and technology.
- 1987
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AT&T Bell Laboratories Bookmark, 1987
Lillian Schwartz is a pioneer of computer-generated art. From 1969-2002, she was a "resident visitor" at Bell Laboratories, producing groundbreaking films, videos, and multimedia works. The Schwartz Collection spans Lillian's childhood into her late career, documenting an expansive mindset, mastery over traditional and experimental mediums alike--and above all--an ability to create inspirational connections between science, art, and technology.
- Souvenir Bookmark from the 1893 Columbian Exposition - George Washington (1732-1799) was a revered celebrity in life. In death, he became an enduring symbol of the American struggle for liberty and a reminder of what one person can achieve. This souvenir bookmark from the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago celebrated Washington--"the father of his country"--nearly 100 years after he died.
- 1893
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Souvenir Bookmark from the 1893 Columbian Exposition
George Washington (1732-1799) was a revered celebrity in life. In death, he became an enduring symbol of the American struggle for liberty and a reminder of what one person can achieve. This souvenir bookmark from the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago celebrated Washington--"the father of his country"--nearly 100 years after he died.
- 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.
- Commemorative Bookmark for the Centennial of the United States, 1876 -
- 1876
- Collections - Artifact
Commemorative Bookmark for the Centennial of the United States, 1876