Chicago worlds fair 1934 blotter meet me at the fair, brookhill farm exhibit advertising. Vintage 1933 chicago world s fair official guide book of the fair century prog. See more ideas about world s fair, chicago and world. The book has a colorful offset lithograph cover and back cover illustrating some of the buildings and exhibitions. I have a pocket knife from the 1933 chicago world fair. Dont hesitate to contact us with the ebay message center about any questions you might have.
In bowl is an embossed picture of the administration building, on handle a century of progress, usa flag in shield. Vintage 1934 worlds fair chicago souvenir book artgravure. Since then, i have given the photographic record together with devil in the white city to several people and recommended it to many more. A world s fair poster in telltale s on the word world s lets you know that it s art deco. Items from the 1893 chicago columbian exposition and other chicago related items also will be featured. Columbian exposition of 1893 the university of chicago library.
If you like having truely scarce and authentic 1934 chicago world s fair programs in your collection than consider this lot of 8 different ones. Chicago worlds fair expo sterling silver rare souvenir fork auction nr c. This educational, nonprofit website is dedicated the history and legacy the 1893 worlds fair held in chicago. Scarcity drives prices on worlds fair collectibles. Collectors and dealers meet to buy, sell and trade items relating to the 1933 1934 chicago world s fair at the 16th annual world s fair memorabilia show. In the midst of the great depression, this fair returned a profit to its organizers and helped to counter an image of chicago as a gangsterridden town.
A world s fair or world fair is a large international exhibition designed to showcase achievements of nations. In the early 1930s, henry ford turned to walter dorwin teague to design a cuttingedge exhibit hall for the 1934 reopening of the chicago worlds fair, themed century of progress. The center is blank, possibly for engraving, or for the addition of a stone. Shop chicago worlds fair 1934 vintage print created by vintagestore. Full text of official guide book of the fair, 1933 see other formats. Photographs sold as souvenirs at the worlds columbian. Chicago world s fair 1933 1934 a century of progress these postcards are from my father anthony j.
The exhibition featured a wide array of elements, including a museum, industrial barn, and gardens tied together bywhat elsedesign. Vintage 1934 worlds fair official guide book a century of progress international exposition. We aim to explore details of its buildings and lesser known corners of the fairgrounds, to rediscover the countless attractions ranging from the astounding to the mundane, and to document stories about the people who. In a fierce competition of worldclass cities including new york, st louis, chicago and washington dc to host the event, president harrison announced on 25 april 1890 that chicago will.
Cards are vivid fushia with red and white border, planet with trailing rings, and 1933 century of progress chicago, on the backs of cards. Century of progress rings are familiar to collectors, but not everyone has seen a raw ring. Get the best deal for 1933 1934 chicago worlds fair collectibles from the largest online selection at. May 15, 2012 in your case the 1933 chicago world s fair pocket knife would carry a fair market value of between 1530 dollars depending on the condition. Worlds fair chicago antique graphic illustrated views. One image on the bank is the iconic federal building. The purpose of this page is to display the exposition books that belonged to my great grandmother, who lived in chicago at that time. The chicago worlds fair was a fair in chicago from 1933 to 1934 to celebrate the citys centennial. Vintage 1934 souvenir book century of progress world fair.
This book contains ninetyfive beautiful reproductions of the outstanding features of the fair. Chicago s 1934 world s fair souvenir book a century of progress 1st edition. Worlds fairs chicago studies library guides at uchicago. 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. Chicago surface lines ad, 1934reblogging manicbotanic vintage ad by chicago surface lines trolley company in conjunction with the 1934 world of progress exhibition. A souvenir book from the chicago worlds fair in 1934. I have always collected chicago postcards, but never was interested in any fair cards. Buy online, view images and see past prices for vintage 1934 chicago world s fair souvenir postcard sets. Shop postervintage worlds fair chicago 1934 poster created by forbes1954. Make offer 1933 1934 chicago worlds fair metal cup souvenir advertising. Vintage chicago worlds fair 19331934 souvenir needle book. Contains ephemera from the 1893 worlds fair in chicago, such as photographs, newspaper clippings, business documentation and visitor memorabilia.
Sep 04, 2014 if 26 million visitors counts for anything, it was the 1893 worlds columbian exposition, also known as the chicago worlds fair. Up for sale is a vintage 1934 century of progress makeup compact. The worlds fair became a passion of mine this past summer. Big spot lights again, metallic train and bright circle behind it. Souvenir playing cards from 1934 chicago worlds fair. This is the standard 1933 book of the fair with 1934 supplement. The theme of the fair was technological innovation, and its motto was science finds, industry. A wonderful piece of history from the 1933 1934 chicago world s fair. Boxed deck of 1933 century of progress, chicago world s fair souvenir playing cards. An exceptionally nice tin still bank, this souvenir was offered by the american can company at chicago s century of progress world fair in 1933 1934. Look for any rust or pitting in the metal, as well as any surface scratches or nicks in the cover.
From an estate lot of 2 antique 1934 chicago worlds fair century of progress silver black lapel pin. The fair, registered under the bureau international des expositions, celebrated the citys centennial. Chicago surface lines ad, in conjunction with the 1934 chicago worlds fair. Chicago worlds fair 1934 blotter brookhill farm exhibit. Sb collectibles thank you for stopping by at sb collectibles. Find great deals on ebay for chicago worlds fair and chicago worlds fair 1893. Chicagos 1934 worlds fair souvenir book a century of. We will do our best to make your shopping experience smooth and pleasant. These postcards and postcard folders demonstrate chicagos ability to host the worlds fair and to bring back the fair a second successful year. A world s fair poster in telltale s on the word world s lets you know that its art deco. The walker museum building on the university of chicago campus and the world s columbian exposition ferris wheel. Memorial sketch of the life and public works of mrs.
The official medal of the fair, which was available in three sizes, showed a male loinclothclad figure on its front and a map of the fairgrounds on the reverse. Item up for auction is a souvenir silverplate spoon from the 1934 chicago world s fair century of progress. There are additional black and white illustrations and photographs inside. Worlds fair chicago illinois a century of progress. Guide to the century of progress international exposition publications 19331934. A giant automatic pencil with original box that would make a fantastic addition to any collection of world s fair memorabilia, chicago related items, pencils and writing instruments, personal use or as a great gift for someone. An unofficial pictorial companion, in many ways, to erik larson s bestseller the devil in the white city, this photographic record of the 1893 columbian exposition chicago world s fair shows the development of jackson park near chicago, where the fair was built out of nothing in a very short amount of time, against numerous obstacles. Harriet annie lucas by victoriana, chicago world s fair lucas, john, editor and compiler and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Official pictures of the 1934 worlds fair this book put out by the fair committee contained many photos from the fair that over 40 governmental dignitaries visited.
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Many of these knives used advertising on them which could also help the sale of the knife. A photographic record made the online search unnecessary. Yes, several 1933 century of progress souvenir medals were created for the chicago worlds fair of 1933 and 1934. When the fair closed october 31, 1934, thirtynine million visitors had paid to walk through fairgrounds that stretched along the lakeshore from 12th to 39th streets.
Meant to commemorate the 400th anniversary of christopher columbuss discovery of america, the fair was our countrys chance to show off how far it had come. Souvenir playing cards from 1934 chicago world s fair this is a vintage souvenir deck of playing cards from the 1933 1934 century of progress exposition in chicago. The prolific forgotten chicago facebook page recently unearthed worlds fair, a 1934. Chicago worlds fair 1934 souvenir book a century of progress. Beginning of a dialog window, including tabbed navigation to register an account or sign in to an existing account. The lid of the box as well as the back of the cards features an illustration of the sky ride attraction. These technologies are used for things like personalized ads. The 1933 1934 chicago century of progress fair remains one of the most collected of all world s fairs. Invaluable is the world s largest marketplace for art, antiques, and collectibles. The most common worlds fair 1934 material is metal.
The 1893 worlds fair in chicago chicagos 1893 worlds fair. A souvenir book titled souvenir book 1934 world fair chicago and a postcard of the hall of science at the chicago worlds fair. The cover of the needle book reads a century of progress and features different buildings and monuments you would have seen there. He lived in chicago and sent these cards to himself from the fair during specific fair anniversaries and events. See more ideas about worlds fair, chicago and world. Vintage 1934 worlds fair ford v8 exposition souvenir coin. We do this with marketing and advertising partners who may have their own information they. Swastika, horseshoe, fourleaf clover, wishbone, runes membership emblem of the dont worry club good luck. It still has the protective sheet inside to separate both sides.
Best 1933 1934 chicago world s fair collectibles ebay. The most common 1934 worlds fair material is metal. The 1893 worlds fair welcome columbian exposition enthusiasts. A century of progress international exhibition, 1934. This is a needle book, souvenir of the chicago world s fair of 1933 1934. Chicago worlds fair 19331934 worlds fair, chicago, world. The florida tropical home, arts and crafts division, worl.
Rare paperweight 1958 world s fair brussels belgium mint condition. Chicago 1934 worlds fair souvenir program, this midgrade copy is strong in structural integrity, features all pages and color cover, strong piece of usa history, shows some wear on corners and spine. A truly remarkable record of chicago architecture by a significant photographer. Book in good condition moisture trace on the first and last page by. This vintage art deco poster was created for the 1933 world s fair in chicago. Chicago postcard museum a century of progress international.
Worlds columbian exposition 1893 souvenir white cedar wood. Columbian exposition, also known as the chicago world s fair and chicago columbian exposition was a world s fair held in chicago in 1893 to celebrate the 400th anniversary of christopher columbus arrival in the new world in 1492. Kostelnicek s collection of 1933 1934 chicago world s fair memorabilia. May 04, 2017 downtown this technicolor short of chicagos 1933 worlds fair is what you need for throwback thursday.
Cover is colorful with minor stains, possibly from past water damage. The world s columbian exposition the official shortened name for the world s fair. Twentieth anniversary and worlds fair souvenir book. Filled with great vintage photographs of the fair and its buildings. This is the ring form before it was pressed and shaped into a ring. This person was collector of scores of different pins from the 1910s 1940s. Century of progress international exposition 19331934. A century of progress international exposition, also known as the chicago worlds fair, was a worlds fair held in the city of chicago, illinois, united states from 1933 to 1934.
Just about everyone who entered the lakefront site had to bring something home. Views in liberia with photographs of officials and natives, world s fair souvenir 1 album 77 reproductions of photographic prints. An exhibit about a century of progress international exposition 1933 1934 is presented by the chicago postcard museum. Wilson world s fair exhibit building, northerly island. Stored in a box for 85 years, this spiral bond book has had very little handling and is in near perfect vintage condition.
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