Photo from new york public librarys worlds fair 1939 and 1940 incorporated records archive. This signed 1939 guide book was donated to the worlds fair historical society. World of tomorrow new york world s fair token struck on a 1938 elongated u. It was the second most expensive american worlds fair of all time, exceeded only by st. This is a highly unusual souvenir item of the 1939 new york worlds fair picturing the trylon and perisphere. Dc comics published a 1939 new york worlds fair comics comic book, followed by a 1940 edition in the next year. Rare 1939 new york world fair the wonder bakery postcard advertising unused hostess cake ephemera, status. Constitution and worlds fair issues 1939 new york world. World of tomorrow new york worlds fair token struck on a 1938 elongated u. 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. With the celebration of the united states constitution sesquicentennial from 1937 to 1939, the holding of the new york world s fair and the golden gate international exposition in 1939, many nations saw fit to issue stamps to note the event and the goodwill existing between them and the united states. Rogers in shellburne falls, massachussets in 1883, moving to taunton in 1886.
The signatures are from people wishing art hines good luck in the future. Cards are vivid fushia with red and white border, planet with trailing rings, and. And at every world s fair, different countries would set up exhibits, all the way back to the 1890s and even up to 1964, and here s hawaii before it became a state. The 193940 new york worlds fair was a worlds fair held at flushing meadows corona park. Souvenir plate from the 1939 new york worlds fair, manufactured. Fair from the 1939 to 1940 seasons, including the lowered price of admission. It was the second most expensive american world s fair of all time, exceeded only by st. 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. The handle of the spoon has a picture of the statue of liberty on it. 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. Crosby is not, however, chronicling a normal fair in his book, but rather the 1939 new. The worlds fair opened in april of 1939 in flushing meadowscorona park on the outer edges of queens. Memorabilia and souvenirs of every imaginable type were available for purchase at the 1939 worlds fair.
The first modern worlds fair, known as the great exhibition of the works of industry of all nations, was held at the crystal palace in london, england in 1851. Book is in good condition with tanned spine and cover edges, tanned page ends, some foxing to the foredge, wear and soilplates are clean and. Unfollow worlds fair 1939 to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. New listing original 1939 new york worlds fair tony sarg 41x46 linen map tablecloth. See more ideas about worlds fair, world and new york. This was the official medal of the new york world s fair of 1939 40. The were many different picture books for sale at the fair, i bought this one. The official guide book to the 1939 new york world s fair is a beautiful, hardbound book full of paleofuturistic delights.
Collectible silver plated historical souvenir spoon is from 1939 new york worlds fair. The wonders of oz were illusionsthe 1939 worlds fair was a wonder of science. The 190mtall spireshaped trylon contained the at the time longest escalator and the 54mdiameter perisphere housed a diorama called democracity which depicted an topian cityofthefuture. This was the official medal of the new york worlds fair of 193940. In 1935, a group of new york businessmen began planning an international exposition to lift the morale and sagging economy of the city, country and world during the great depression. The fronts and backs of both plates are still blue and yellow as original. In 1939, california issued new base license plates with a blue background and yellow lettering in honor of the world s fair. Both show rays of light streaming from perisphere with trylon on left and cloud text on right reading 1789 new york world s fair 1939. Welcome to the world s fair community, mprgamer and how exciting that you found a piece of 1939 new york world s fair memorabilia. When it comes to worlds fair collectibles, some of the most popular worlds fairs were. Rare 1939 new york worlds fair goodrich tires illinois mini. Is there any collectible value for these world fair guide.
The book has a zipper closure and its original box which is in a bit worn condition but the book itself is. The latter created a stunning scalloped souvenir plate showing new york. What is a 1939 worlds fair silverware service for 10 by. And after ten long years of depression, the new york worlds fair brought with it. Please see picture for a better description of the item. Constitution and worlds fair issues published by the sun, new york booklet cover. We accept the following forms of money order treasurers. Nov 01, 20 an idea dreamed up at the height of the depression, the theme of the 1939 world s fair in new york was the world of tomorrow.
Many countries around the world participated in it, and over 44 million people attended its exhibits in two seasons. Welcome to the worlds fair community, mprgamer and how exciting that you found a piece of 1939 new york worlds fair memorabilia. It is difficult to overestimate the impact of the 1939 worlds fair. Memorabilia and souvenirs of every imaginable type were available for purchase at the 1939 world s fair. Up for auction is a nice 1939 new york worlds fair goodrich tires illinois mini license plate key chain. A worlds fair night views of consolidated edisons fountains, on june 24, 1939. Worldfamous paintings by rockwell kent and a great selection of related books. A moving sidewalk transported spectators past the exhibits. Planners were given permission to develop 1,200 acres in queens, on. Lic 13, 4th cosmetics bldg, 5th hall of fashio read more. New york worlds fair collectibles for sale metal containers, national art. Decorative arts at the world s fairs 1851 1939 by busch, jason t. This is a look at a variety of paintings from bellini, botticelli, and da vinci through to sargent, bellows and wood.
Trylon perisphere new york worlds fair 1939 aviation bldg souvenir cast metal. This signed 1939 guide book was donated to the world s fair historical society. With new york city as a backdrop, king george vi and queen elizabeth first car proceed up the westside highway along the hudson en route to the new york worlds fair, on june 10, 1939, soon after they landed at the battery. On april 30, 1939 the new york worlds fair opened on a 1,216 acre site of.
It needs to be cleaned up as seen sold as seen please see pictures and feel free to ask questions i dont ship outside of the u. New york worlds fair 1939 souvenir collector spoon collectible. And at every worlds fair, different countries would set up exhibits, all the way back to the 1890s and even up to 1964, and heres hawaii before it became a state. The new york worlds fair 193940 medallic art company. Collectors 1939 hardtofind unused vintage advertising postcard the wonder bakery new york worlds fair. In 1955, it became part of the national silver company. Trylon perisphere new york world s fair 1939 aviation bldg souvenir cast metal.
Wholesale cigarette case, unique cigarette cases, cigarette case for sale. An article about collecting souveirs from the 1939 new york worlds fair. The first modern world s fair, known as the great exhibition of the works of industry of all nations, was held at the crystal palace in london, england in 1851. An idea dreamed up at the height of the depression, the theme of the 1939 worlds fair in new york was the world of tomorrow.
Publication date 1939 topics new york worlds fair 1939 1940. The bowl of the spoon has a picture of a theme building on it. Constitution and worlds fair issues 1939 new york worlds fair. Sort of reminds me of a year book, but it appears to have been signed long after the fair closed. Souvenir spoons, 1939 new york worlds fair the new york. Worlds fair and festivals collectibles and memorabilia for. The city has been hosting numerous events to commemorate these occasions. 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. Soupy sales ticket for doctor shinyteeth healthy teeth club august 15th at the singer bowl at the new york worlds fair 1964. Over 30 countries participated, and the overarching theme of the fair was the exciting future. Boxed deck of 1933 century of progress, chicago world s fair souvenir playing cards. This small paper book touted the future of motorways for the american way of life. California yom information for 1929 to 1939 california. The 1939 40 new york world s fair was a world s fair held at flushing meadowscorona park in queens, new york, united states.
In 1939, california issued new base license plates with a blue background and yellow lettering in honor of the worlds fair. The official guide book to the 1939 new york worlds fair is a beautiful, hardbound book full of paleofuturistic delights. 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 1939 1940. London 1851, paris 1855 and 1889, philadelphia 1876, chicago 1893, st. Over 30 countries participated, and the overarching theme of.
Boxed deck of 1933 century of progress, chicago worlds fair souvenir playing cards. New york worlds fair 1939 souvenir plate homer laughlin george washington ebay. Metal trays, sets of glasses, commemorative plates, bowls, pens, desk sets. Oct 15, 2017 the worlds fair opened in april of 1939 in flushing meadowscorona park on the outer edges of queens. 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. When it comes to world s fair collectibles, some of the most popular world s fairs were. Souvenirs from the 1939 worlds fair highly collectible. With the celebration of the united states constitution sesquicentennial from 1937 to 1939, the holding of the new york worlds fair and the golden gate international exposition in 1939, many nations saw fit to issue stamps to note the event and the goodwill existing between them and the united states.
I recommend listening to the official theme song of the fair, dawn of a new day, while reading the intro. Newyork historical society 1939 new york worlds fair token. While rossen collects items from all the major worlds fairs, he enjoys collecting from the 1939 fair the most. Rare 1939 new york worlds fair goodrich tires illinois.
Ive since purchased a replacement for my sister, and several others for myself. The 193940 new york worlds fair was a worlds fair held at flushing meadowscorona park in queens, new york, united states. Scarce hardbound book, that covers some rarely found interests of the city of chicago and the 1933 chicago world s fair. New york 1964 unused worlds fair scrap book, hasbro. Both show rays of light streaming from perisphere with trylon on left and cloud text on right reading 1789 new york worlds fair 1939. This was the heyday of the worlds fair and is among one of the most popular worlds fairs for collectibles.
It is difficult to overestimate the impact of the 1939 world s fair. New listing original 1939 new york world s fair tony sarg 41x46 linen map tablecloth. Souvenir plate from the 1939 new york worlds fair, manufactured by j meakin. York worlds fair, a megaevent which dwarfed most state fairs in size and scope. Jan 20, 2020 this board is inspired by the family keepsake 1939 ny worlds fair pin cover brought back by my aunt, given to my sister many years later, and lost by me. Cards are vivid fushia with red and white border, planet with trailing rings, and 1933 century of progress chicago, on the backs of cards. Lot of new york 1939 world s fair brochures paper items 7 different what might have. Braclet, from 1939 worlds fair, the 1st bobble is picture of maritime bldg, 2nd aviation bldg, 3rd n. Official guide book of the new york worlds fair 1939. Unfollow 1939 world fair to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Remembering the grand spectacle of the 1939 worlds fair. Pages in category 1939 new york worlds fair artists the following 6 pages are in this category, out of 6 total. Jan 20, 2020 this board is inspired by the family keepsake 1939 ny world s fair pin cover brought back by my aunt, given to my sister many years later, and lost by me. Rare 1939 new york world fair the wonder bakery postcard.
Collectible silver plated historical souvenir spoon is from 1939 new york world s fair. Fantastic 1939 new york worlds fair autograph album in original box great pictures. 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. Lost world of fair paperback may 1, 1996 by david gelernter author. What were the cultural exhibits at the 193940 fair. Louis 1904, san francisco 1915, new york 1939 and 1964. Constitution and world s fair issues published by the sun, new york booklet cover. For others, like howard rossen, author of the book worlds fair collectibles with price. Without a more clear picture of your medal, however, its. Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change. Like any fair, however, the 1939 worlds fair, as well as its pred.
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