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- Souvenir Silk Picture, "Birth of Our Nation's Flag," from Panama-Pacific International Exposition, 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 patriotic souvenir.
- 1915
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Souvenir Silk Picture, "Birth of Our Nation's Flag," from Panama-Pacific International Exposition, 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 patriotic souvenir.
- Century of Progress Souvenir Plate Depicting Hall of Science, 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 souvenir plates depicting landmarks from the exposition.
- 1934
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Century of Progress Souvenir Plate Depicting Hall of Science, 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 souvenir plates depicting landmarks from the exposition.
- Century of Progress Souvenir Plate Depicting Carillon Tower, 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 souvenir plates depicting landmarks from the exposition.
- 1934
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Century of Progress Souvenir Plate Depicting Carillon Tower, 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 souvenir plates depicting landmarks from the exposition.
- 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.
- Knoxville World's Fair Souvenir Tote Bag, 1982 - "Energy Turns the World" was the theme of the 1982 World's Fair. The fair, held in Knoxville, Tennessee, attracted over eleven million people during its six-month run. The fair's circular flame logo could be seen everywhere. It adorned many promotional and souvenir items, like this canvas tote bag.
- 1982
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Knoxville World's Fair Souvenir Tote Bag, 1982
"Energy Turns the World" was the theme of the 1982 World's Fair. The fair, held in Knoxville, Tennessee, attracted over eleven million people during its six-month run. The fair's circular flame logo could be seen everywhere. It adorned many promotional and souvenir items, like this canvas tote bag.
- Century of Progress Souvenir Pocket Mirror, 1933 - 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 compact mirror depicting the Hall of Science--one of the exposition's major exhibition buildings.
- 1933
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Century of Progress Souvenir Pocket Mirror, 1933
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 compact mirror depicting the Hall of Science--one of the exposition's major exhibition buildings.
- Travel and Transport Building Souvenir Tray from Century of Progress Exposition, 1933 - 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 souvenir tray depicting the Travel and Transport Building--one of the exposition's major exhibition buildings.
- 1933
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Travel and Transport Building Souvenir Tray from Century of Progress Exposition, 1933
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 souvenir tray depicting the Travel and Transport Building--one of the exposition's major exhibition buildings.
- Henry Ford II and Walt Disney in 1962, Viewing the 1964-65 New York World's Fair Ford Pavilion Model - For its pavilion at the 1964-65 New York World's Fair, Ford Motor Company brought in Walt Disney to design a "unique and memorable entertainment adventure" that would outshine its competitors. This became the Magic Skyway ride, in which guests sat in Ford convertibles through a Disney-designed show. Here, Walt Disney reviews the attraction model with Henry Ford II.
- November 26, 1962
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Henry Ford II and Walt Disney in 1962, Viewing the 1964-65 New York World's Fair Ford Pavilion Model
For its pavilion at the 1964-65 New York World's Fair, Ford Motor Company brought in Walt Disney to design a "unique and memorable entertainment adventure" that would outshine its competitors. This became the Magic Skyway ride, in which guests sat in Ford convertibles through a Disney-designed show. Here, Walt Disney reviews the attraction model with Henry Ford II.
- Mustang Convertible at Loading Area for the Magic Skyway Ride, Ford Pavilion, New York World's Fair, 1964-1965 - For its pavilion at the 1964-65 New York World's Fair, Ford Motor Company brought in Walt Disney to design a "unique and memorable entertainment adventure" that would outshine its competitors. This became the Magic Skyway ride, in which guests sat in Ford convertibles through a Disney-designed show. Although many other Ford convertibles were used, the Mustang was particularly popular.
- 1964-1965
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Mustang Convertible at Loading Area for the Magic Skyway Ride, Ford Pavilion, New York World's Fair, 1964-1965
For its pavilion at the 1964-65 New York World's Fair, Ford Motor Company brought in Walt Disney to design a "unique and memorable entertainment adventure" that would outshine its competitors. This became the Magic Skyway ride, in which guests sat in Ford convertibles through a Disney-designed show. Although many other Ford convertibles were used, the Mustang was particularly popular.
- Souvenir Card from IBM Pavilion at the 1964/1965 New York World's Fair, "News Event Reported in the New York Times November 30, 1960" -
- June 14, 1965
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Souvenir Card from IBM Pavilion at the 1964/1965 New York World's Fair, "News Event Reported in the New York Times November 30, 1960"