New York World's Fair Souvenir Scarf, 1939
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The 1939-40 New York World's Fair - themed "Building the World of Tomorrow" - encouraged a depression-weary public that the future would be rosy. The fair in New York City's Flushing Meadows-Corona Park attracted 45 million visitors. Many fairgoers returned home with souvenirs, such as this colorful scarf depicting iconic exhibition buildings.
The 1939-40 New York World's Fair - themed "Building the World of Tomorrow" - encouraged a depression-weary public that the future would be rosy. The fair in New York City's Flushing Meadows-Corona Park attracted 45 million visitors. Many fairgoers returned home with souvenirs, such as this colorful scarf depicting iconic exhibition buildings.
Artifact
Scarf (Costume accessory)
Date Made
1939
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
86.30.2
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Cloth
Color
Brown
Orange (Color)
Dimensions
Width: 19 in
Length: 19 in
Inscriptions
"NEW YORK WORLD'S FAIR 1939"
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