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- "Souvenir of Detroit" -
- 1884
- Collections - Artifact
"Souvenir of Detroit"
- HemisFair Souvenir Plate, 1968 - The 1968 World's Fair celebrated the cultural heritage of the New World. The fair's theme -- "The Confluence of Civilizations in the Americas" -- was well suited for the ethnically diverse host city of San Antonio, Texas. This souvenir plate displays buildings and scenes from the fair formed in the shape of the State of Texas.
- 1968
- Collections - Artifact
HemisFair Souvenir Plate, 1968
The 1968 World's Fair celebrated the cultural heritage of the New World. The fair's theme -- "The Confluence of Civilizations in the Americas" -- was well suited for the ethnically diverse host city of San Antonio, Texas. This souvenir plate displays buildings and scenes from the fair formed in the shape of the State of Texas.
- Centennial Souvenir Bookmark, 1876 - America's first official World's Fair celebrated the 100th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Around ten million people visited Philadelphia during the Centennial International Exhibition of 1876. Many returned home with mementos of the exposition, such as this woven silk bookmark depicting the Liberty Bell--an icon of American independence.
- circa 1876
- Collections - Artifact
Centennial Souvenir Bookmark, 1876
America's first official World's Fair celebrated the 100th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Around ten million people visited Philadelphia during the Centennial International Exhibition of 1876. Many returned home with mementos of the exposition, such as this woven silk bookmark depicting the Liberty Bell--an icon of American independence.
- "Souvenir of Malta," 1928 -
- 1928
- Collections - Artifact
"Souvenir of Malta," 1928
- Souvenir Spoon, circa 1935 -
- circa 1935
- Collections - Artifact
Souvenir Spoon, circa 1935
- Souvenir Book, "Disneyland," 1955 - Walt Disney's idea for "a new kind of family park" began in the 1930s, while he was watching his young daughters ride a carousel. In creating what would become known as Disneyland, Disney chose a clean, harmonious, unified environment. Disneyland, considered the first theme park, opened in Anaheim, California, in 1955. It would set the model for other theme parks.
- 1955
- Collections - Artifact
Souvenir Book, "Disneyland," 1955
Walt Disney's idea for "a new kind of family park" began in the 1930s, while he was watching his young daughters ride a carousel. In creating what would become known as Disneyland, Disney chose a clean, harmonious, unified environment. Disneyland, considered the first theme park, opened in Anaheim, California, in 1955. It would set the model for other theme parks.
- Souvenir Viewbook, "Boulder Dam," 1935 - What's better than receiving a postcard from a vacationing friend? How about a souvenir viewbook with multiple images that fold neatly into a postcard-sized packet? This viewbook contains eighteen images and information about Boulder Dam. Tourists traveled to see this engineering marvel beginning in the 1930s soon after its completion. The dam was later rechristened Hoover Dam.
- 1935
- Collections - Artifact
Souvenir Viewbook, "Boulder Dam," 1935
What's better than receiving a postcard from a vacationing friend? How about a souvenir viewbook with multiple images that fold neatly into a postcard-sized packet? This viewbook contains eighteen images and information about Boulder Dam. Tourists traveled to see this engineering marvel beginning in the 1930s soon after its completion. The dam was later rechristened Hoover Dam.
- Expo 67 Souvenir Tray, 1967 - Souvenirs provide a lasting remembrance of the places you have visited. Visitors to Montreal's Expo 67 eagerly purchased items that would decorate their homes upon their return. This serving tray shows several of the international exhibit buildings. Expo 67 celebrated Canada's centennial and was one of the most attended World's Fairs in the 20th century.
- 1967
- Collections - Artifact
Expo 67 Souvenir Tray, 1967
Souvenirs provide a lasting remembrance of the places you have visited. Visitors to Montreal's Expo 67 eagerly purchased items that would decorate their homes upon their return. This serving tray shows several of the international exhibit buildings. Expo 67 celebrated Canada's centennial and was one of the most attended World's Fairs in the 20th century.
- Oklahoma Souvenir Plate, circa 1957 - The native clays of Oklahoma provided a foundation for the decorative ceramics and dinnerware produced by Frankoma Pottery. John Frank, who headed the ceramics department at the University of Oklahoma, began the business in 1933. He moved to Sapulpa, Oklahoma, in 1938 and sold his Southwestern-inspired wares at an affordable price. This plate celebrates the people and places of Oklahoma.
- circa 1957
- Collections - Artifact
Oklahoma Souvenir Plate, circa 1957
The native clays of Oklahoma provided a foundation for the decorative ceramics and dinnerware produced by Frankoma Pottery. John Frank, who headed the ceramics department at the University of Oklahoma, began the business in 1933. He moved to Sapulpa, Oklahoma, in 1938 and sold his Southwestern-inspired wares at an affordable price. This plate celebrates the people and places of Oklahoma.
- Winter Olympics Souvenir Pin, 1960 - Some sport enthusiasts plan vacations around large sporting events. The first Olympics held in the US after World War II drew people to the community of Squaw Valley, California. This souvenir lapel pin is a reminder of a winter vacationer's travel.
- 1960
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Winter Olympics Souvenir Pin, 1960
Some sport enthusiasts plan vacations around large sporting events. The first Olympics held in the US after World War II drew people to the community of Squaw Valley, California. This souvenir lapel pin is a reminder of a winter vacationer's travel.