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Name |
World's Fair |
Number of Archive records |
11 |
Number of Library records |
0 |
Number of Object records |
8 |
Number of Photo records |
0 |
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Calendar, Perpetual - 2017.fic.1213
A perpetual calender from the 1964 New York World's Fair. The top of the calender is circular and turning it switches the date. On side has a red and blue globe, and states, "1964 - New York World's Fair - 1965." The other side states, "New York City." There are pictures of the Empire State Building, Coney Island, and the Statue of Liberty. The base is silver and there are two turning knobs to read the month and day of the week."
Record Type: Object
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Corset - 2017.fic.1499
A) Straight front corset with hose supporters. Off white floral damask, trimmed at top and bottom with cotton lace. Two hose supporters of satin ribbon at center front decorated with ribbon bows. Two elastic hose supporters at side back. "Velvet Grip" metal and elastic garters attached to hose supporters. Two corset bodies lace together at center back. Hook closures at center front, steel bonded seams. Printed label:"C/B A LA SPRITE/NO. L Aiglo[n...
Record Type: Object
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Glass, Drinking - 2011.014.030
An acid etched glass. The text on the top of the glass says "Gold Medal - World's Fair 1904." The bottom text is more ornate and says "John Gund Brewing Co. La Crosse WIS." Between the two texts is the Gund Brewery logo of King Gambrinus holding a stein of beer inside an ornate 'G' with hops and barley surrounding the logo.
Record Type: Object
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Glass, Drinking - 2011.014.330
An acid etched beer glass for Gund Brewery. The Gund logo is in the center of the cup but is very worn down. It features King Gambrinus holding a stein poking out of an ornate "G" with hops and barley around him. Above the logo is the text "Gold Metal World's Fair 1904" and below is "John Gund Brewing Co La Crosse Wis."
Record Type: Object
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Pin, Promotional - 2017.fic.1208
A World's Fair pin that fits into a case or holder. The pin doubles as a lid. Both pieces are metal. The pin reads "World's Fair Knoxville." And the side of the case reads, "Knoxville Tenn. - 82."
Record Type: Object
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Postcard - 2017.fic.1248
Black and white photo postcard of Elizabeth "The Living Doll" The smallest perfect form women in existence, P.P.I.E. S.F. 1915. The postcard was glued in place, but the top of the reverse has the text "Dolly says hello" and was sent to Champagne, Illinois.
Record Type: Archive
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Postcard - 2017.fic.1250
Official Souvenir postcard from the St. Louis World's Fair 1904. Metallic image of the Government Building. Written text on the front of the postcard "All having a fine time M.C." This postcard was mailed to Miss Elsa Schmidt Pass Christiau, Mississippi.
Record Type: Archive
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Postcard - 2017.fic.1251
Official Souvenir poscard from the Columiban Expostion (World's Fair 1893) featuring a photo of Mrs. Potter Palmer and the Woman's Building.
Record Type: Archive
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Postcard - 2017.fic.1252
Official Souvenir postcard from the Columbain Exposition with a photo of Ceres in the top left corner. The top right corner has an image of the Agricultural Building.
Record Type: Archive
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Postcard - 2017.fic.1253
Official Souvenir postcard from the Columbain Exposition with an image of The Electircal Building in the top corner.
Record Type: Archive
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Postcard - 2017.fic.1254
Official Souvenir postcard from the Columbain Exposition with an image of The Horticultural Building in the top corner.
Record Type: Archive
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Postcard - 2017.fic.1257
Official Souvenir postcard from the St. Louis World's Fair. Left hand side of the postcard has a black and white photo of the Machinery Palace.
Record Type: Archive
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Postcard - 2017.fic.1258
Official Souvenir postcard from the St. Louis World's Fair. Top of the postcard has a black and white photo of the Palace of Liberal Arts.
Record Type: Archive
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Postcard - 2017.fic.1259
Official Souvenir postcard from the St. Louis World's Fair. Top of the postcard has a color drawing of the Palace of Liberal Arts.
Record Type: Archive
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Postcard - 2017.fic.1260
Official Souvenir postcard from the St. Louis World's Fair. Top of the postcard has a color drawing of the Machinery Building. Text on the top of the postcard says "Hold Card to Light Official Souvenir Postal Card". When the postcard is held to the light, it appears as if the building's lights are on.
Record Type: Archive
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Souvenir - 2017.fic.1211
A metal souvenir stand from the 1915 World's Fair. There is a metal animal standing on a base with two legs jutting off of each side that connect to a larger base. The souvenir reads, "1915, Panama Exposition, Pasadena, San Francisco, Los Angeles, San Diego."
Record Type: Object
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Souvenir - 2017.fic.1245
A clear glass hatchet. One of the faces has a profile of George Washington and it reads, "The Father of this Country." The other side reads, "World's Fair 1893." The handle reads, "Libbey Glass Co Toledo, Ohio."
Record Type: Object
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Tapestry - 2015.fic.007
Tapestry-type woven picture commemorating Chicago World's Fair, 1933. Mulitple tans, browns, greens, reds. Lake Front. 'Made in Belgium' is stamped on the back. Jaguard weeve.
Record Type: Object
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Ticket - 2017.fic.1249
Ticket number 1273 from the Chicago World's Columiban Exposition. The reverse of the ticket has an image of Fort Dearborn from 1833.
Record Type: Archive