Rare 1939 new york world fair the wonder bakery postcard advertising unused hostess cake ephemera, status. A small round worlds fair charm dangles from the nose of the plane. Set of 6 tickets and souvenir stubs in 2 38x 6 booklet. Free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. Buy online, view images and see past prices for new york 1939 world s fair lamp souvenir world s fair table lamp. Souvenirs from the 1939 worlds fair highly collectible. Louis 1904 and on the other side is palace of mines and metallurgy. A set of worlds fair tickets and vintage travel postcards. Mike truax is the president of the 1904 worlds fair society in st. To mark the 75th anniversary of 1939, weve asked some abaa members to discuss publications from that momentous year. President andrew jackson 18291837 the weller pottery company was a big hit at the 1904 worlds fair. Durick found out the hard way that dealing in old medicine bottles can have its consequences. Many souvenirs from the exposition, like this aluminum pen holder and letter opener set, used the futuristic trylon and perisphere image. The trylon and perisphere were iconic symbols of the 1939 1940 new york world s fair.
His interest in the fair developed soon after he moved to the st. Louis welcomed the world to the louisiana purchase exposition with great enthusiasm. One of the most popular american fairs, with its themes of unlimited progress through technology and an idealized american family offered hope to a society just emerging from the depression and heading into a world war. Everyone who came wanted the experience of a lifetime. Commemorating the acquisition of the louisiana territory. Souvenir spoons, 1939 new york worlds fair the new york. It uses a text interface and still photos to bring the fair vividly to life, and proves convincingly that the best games arent about razzledazzle special effects or cheap gimmickry. The first worlds fair recognized by the bureau of international expositions was the great exhibition of 1851, held in and around a glass structure called the crystal palace in londons hyde park. A worlds fair mystery is an interactive adventure into chicago history. Aug 2, 2018 a worlds fair is a large public exhibition. It is difficult to overestimate the impact of the 1939 worlds fair. The worlds columbian exposition in chicago has mostly fallen from general awareness. Louis 1904 and below, festival hall and cascade gardens with raised image of building and the gardens in center.
Original vintage 1939 new york worlds fair combination. If you or a friend is a collector of twentieth century americana, you may be interested to know more about worlds fair collectibles form the new york worlds fair of 19391940. See more ideas about worlds fair, world and world of tomorrow. This charming and rare gold tone metal pin commemorates the landing and exhibition of howard hughes plane at the 1939 new york worlds fair. A worlds fair or world fair is a large international exhibition designed to showcase achievements of nations. More than 25 million visitors attended the worlds columbian exposition held in chicago, illinois, in 1893. It still has the protective sheet inside to separate both sides. Available also through the library of congress web site as a raster image. Collectors 1939 hardtofind unused vintage advertising postcard the wonder bakery new york worlds fair. This is a needle book, souvenir of the chicago world s fair of 19331934. The book does not cover the 1934 world s fair, because it was not even planned until after the earlier fair became a huge success.
Welcome to the world s fair community, mprgamer and how exciting that you found a piece of 1939 new york world s fair memorabilia. Marc selvaggio, whose specialties include worlds fairs and international expositions, takes us down memory lane as he examines the publications of the 1939 worlds fairs held in new york and san francisco. Marc selvaggio, whose specialties include world s fairs and international expositions, takes us down memory lane as he examines the publications of the 1939 world s fairs held in new york and san francisco. They sought souvenirs in quantity to remember their visit to the fair. You have to know what attracts you to the fair as a collector, said judith schwartz of twin brooks antiques of bennington, vt. Official souvenir book, new york worlds fair, 1939 frank monaghan, donald deskey on. The architectural pairing represented the fairs utopian theme, building the world of tomorrow.
The trylon and perisphere were iconic symbols of the 19391940 new york worlds fair. Featured are a set of souvenir tickets from the 1939 worlds fair held in new york. These exhibitions vary in character and are held in different parts of the world at a specific site for a period of time, ranging usually from three to six months. Welcome to the worlds fair community, mprgamer and how exciting that you found a piece of 1939 new york worlds fair memorabilia. The 1939 new york worlds fair first edition by zim, larry, lerner, mel, rolfes, herbert isbn. The architectural pairing represented the fair s utopian theme, building the world of tomorrow. Worlds fair highly collectible by bob brooke with so many souvenirs from the 1939 new york worlds fair out there, how do collectors know what to look for. Those souvenirs still today represent the success and excitement of the worlds fair in st. This charming and rare gold tone metal pin commemorates the landing and exhibition of howard hughes plane at the 1939 new york world s fair. Also included are a set of blackandwhite post cards showing sites from paris. Expo 58, also known as the brussels worlds fair was held from 17 april to 19 october 1958. For others, like howard rossen, author of the book worlds fair collectibles with price guide, who began collecting in 1965 when he was in law school, paper items, glass and china, and key collectibles have been his passion. The main attractions at worlds fairs are the national pavilions, created by participating countries.
The new york worlds fair of 1939 and 1940 promised visitors they would be looking at the world of tomorrow. This post was contributed by rachel blier, an intern for the american art and portrait gallery library from june to september 2012 one of my favorite parts of my time at the aapg library has been working with the rare books collection. Saint louis 1904 world s fair souvenir cook book 2003 reprint. Views of the new york worlds fair by new york 1939 worlds fair and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Worlds fair items at find great stuff antiques and collectibles. Calling the game worlds fair 1893 transformational might be going a bit far, but its in one league with many of the novelties presented at the 1893 worlds. Carte postale ancienne fountain of planets new york worlds fair 1964 1965 and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
The chicago worlds fair was a fair in chicago from 1933 to 1934 to celebrate the citys centennial. New york worlds fair souvenir desk set, 1939 the henry ford. Original vintage 1939 new york world s fair combination book of souvenir tickets april 30 to october 31,1939. More than 25 million visitors attended the world s columbian exposition held in chicago, illinois, in 1893. This exhibition of objects from the 1958 brussels world fair covered 800 square. While rossen collects items from all the major worlds fairs, he enjoys collecting from the 1939 fair the most. The main attractions at world s fairs are the national pavilions, created by participating countries. Official guide book of the fair this is another guide book published before the 1933 world s fair opened. Memorabilia and souvenirs of every imaginable type were available for purchase at the 1939 worlds fair. The engraving across the wings reads, worlds fair u. This souvenir photograph book contains images of the buildings, grounds, and other views of general.
The fair celebrated the 400th anniversary of christopher columbuss landing in america. Official souvenir book, new york worlds fair, 1939. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. A small round world s fair charm dangles from the nose of the plane. Worlds fair items at find great stuff antiques and collectibles for sale online from medford, new jersey nj 08055. These exhibitions vary in character and are held in varying parts of the world. Worlds columbian exposition news newspapers books scholar jstor april 2019 learn how and when. Howard hughes flight nx18973 pin 1939 ny worlds fair. Nov 06, 2017 the famous theme of the 1939 new york worlds fair was the world of tomorrow. This was the heyday of the worlds fair and is among one of the most popular worlds fairs for collectibles. The booklet contains admission tickets to various events with a printed map to the back cover.
Ne invaluable is the world s largest marketplace for art, antiques, and collectibles. Worlds fair a century of progress chicago 1934 souvenir book 64 spiralbound pages, 1934 in 1934, the eyes of the world that is, those that werent otherwise occupied with the great depression and what was happening in germany were turned to the worlds fair in chicago, the theme of which was a. Take caution selling medicine bottles by bob brooke. This is a needle book, souvenir of the chicago worlds fair of 19331934. Weller 1904 worlds fair souvenir life of riley collectiques. After organizers announced the 1934 world s fair, publishers printed a supplemental book. My aunt said that her father got it from the 1904 worlds fair. The fair celebrated the 400th anniversary of christopher columbus s landing in america. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Louis, celebrated the 100th anniversary of the louisiana purchase. American expositions and world fairs exhibit, januarymarch 1976. The cover of the needle book reads a century of progress and features different buildings and monuments you would have seen there. Views of the new york world s fair by new york 1939 world s fair and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
It is difficult to overestimate the impact of the 1939 world s fair. The engraving across the wings reads, world s fair u. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. New york 1939 worlds fair lamp souvenir worlds fair tabl. Memorabilia and souvenirs of every imaginable type were available for purchase at the 1939 world s fair. Souvenir book, worlds fair through a camera, 1893 the. Books, catalogs, and ephemera from various worlds fairs and expositions. Many fairgoers returned home with mementos to help relive their experience at the exposition. Buy online, view images and see past prices for new york 1939 worlds fair lamp souvenir worlds fair table lamp. World s fair a century of progress chicago 1934 souvenir book 64 spiralbound pages, 1934 in 1934, the eyes of the world that is, those that werent otherwise occupied with the great depression and what was happening in germany were turned to the world s fair in chicago, the theme of which was a century of progress. Worlds fair and exposition memorabilia collectors weekly. On november 5, 2002, ebay notified this prolific seller that he had been suspended from buying or selling on their web site for 30 days because he supposedly violated their policy of not selling narcotics.
The famous theme of the 1939 new york worlds fair was the world of tomorrow. Carte postale ancienne fountain of planets new york world s fair 1964 1965 and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Thirtytwo countries participated in the almost sixmonthlong event, which attracted more than six million visitors. The worlds columbian exposition was a worlds fair held in chicago in 1893 to celebrate the. The concept was born in the middle of the great depression, and it was truly a mark of sincere perseverance and hope that the fair actually came to fruition and was such a massive success. In its day, however, there was a consensus that this event had a transformational power in america exceeding anything since the american civil war. Louis exposition, key shape, cast iron, embossed, 5 12 in with no picture so i am not sure if this is the same thing. Get the best deal for 19331934 chicago worlds fair collectibles from the largest online selection at. My aunt said that her father got it from the 1904 world s fair. Monumenten, wereldtentoonstelling, brussel, poltie, lol, afbeeldingen, europa, ansichtkaarten, belgie. One part of that world, another theme showcased throughout the fair, was electrification the growing use. Vintage chicago worlds fair 19331934 souvenir needle book. Official souvenir book, new york world s fair, 1939.
A world s fair or world fair is a large international exhibition designed to showcase achievements of nations. Color photos of the 1939 new york worlds fair the atlantic. As you may or may not be aware, the 39 nywf was extremely well marketed with literally thousands of souvenir items produced including many commemorative coins, medals, and tokens. It was the first major world expo registered under the bureau. Not everything they saw there came true, but plenty was close. The elizabeth rozier gallery will showcase selections of the missouri state museums extensive collection of st. This book contains ninetyfive beautiful reproductions of the outstanding features of the fair. Ne invaluable is the worlds largest marketplace for art, antiques, and collectibles. On one side is illustrated palace of manufacturers st. Come to the gallery for a fun look at the trinkets, toys and tales that survived the fleeting existence of the fair. Aug 2, 2018 a world s fair is a large public exhibition. Many souvenirs from the exposition, like this aluminum pen holder and letter opener.
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