Great souvenirs from the 1939 worlds fair new york almanack. Through this descriptive and colorful book you will experience for yourself the. Not only are books relating to the fair available, but there are also posters, souvenir books, and brochures from the fair itself. It was the first exposition to be based on the future, with an opening slogan of dawn of a new day, and it.
Souvenirs from the 1939 worlds fair highly collectible. 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. Aug 2, 2018 a worlds fair is a large public exhibition. Official souvenir book, new york worlds fair, 1939 frank monaghan, donald deskey on. On the bottom of each shoe are the words worlds fair 1904. It is made of wood, with metal trim and fittings, and marked as a souvenir of the 1904 fair. Original vintage 1939 new york worlds fair combination. Souvenir 1939 new york worlds fair mini glass postcard book. Everyone who is the least bit interested in either fair should read or see david mamets play, the water engine, which is partly about the chicago fair and very much about technology. It was the second most expensive american worlds fair of all time, exceeded only by st. The 193940 new york worlds fair was a worlds fair held at flushing meadowscorona park in queens, new york, united states.
Many souvenir canes were sold at the fair, and some are more valuable than others. While rossen collects items from all the major worlds fairs, he enjoys collecting from the 1939 fair the most. 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. Part of the vast trove of souvenirs and memorabilia from the 1964 new york worlds fair on display at the newly renovated queens museum. Original vintage 1939 new york worlds fair combination book of souvenir tickets april 30 to october 31,1939. Official souvenir book, new york worlds fair, 1939. 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. Chicago, 1933 and new york, 1939 a schiffer book for. The corning museum of glass is temporarily closed as a precautionary measure for public health and safety.
New listing a set of 5 1939 new york world s fair glass. You cant find this stuff nearly as much on 45s or 33s. Heres another shining example of why 78s are dare i say supreme. Unfollow worlds fair 1939 to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Interior complete with great color map end papers and color illustrated chapter header pages. A new survey of six worlds fairs held in the united states in the 1930s shows that they took the promise of progress seriously. Vintage 19641965 new york worlds fair guide book from milton bradley. These exhibitions vary in character and are held in varying parts of the world. Many countries around the world participated in it, and over 44 million people attended its exhibits in two seasons. Donald deskeys superb design of this world fair book must have made it one of the more worthwhile souvenirs amongst the of hundreds. Again, the theme was optimism about science and progress.
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Rare vintage 1939 new york worlds fair sterling silver spoon city skyline. New york worlds fair souvenir record part 2 1939 youtube. Check out our worlds fair 1939 selection for the very best in unique or custom. Enclosed is a photo of a pair of porcelain shoes that belonged to my grandmother. Official souvenir book, new york worlds fair 1939 by deskey. Half of the book is devoted to the 1933 chicago fair, a century of progress.