Poster, "Visit Ford Exposition, Century of Progress, Chicago" 1934
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Chicago's 1933-34 Century of Progress Exposition used the theme of progress to encourage optimism during the Great Depression. The Ford Motor Company exhibit became the most talked-about exhibit of 1934, featuring a central Rotunda building designed to simulate graduated clusters of gears. This poster was probably posted at Ford dealerships.
Chicago's 1933-34 Century of Progress Exposition used the theme of progress to encourage optimism during the Great Depression. The Ford Motor Company exhibit became the most talked-about exhibit of 1934, featuring a central Rotunda building designed to simulate graduated clusters of gears. This poster was probably posted at Ford dealerships.
Artifact
Poster
Subject Date
26 May 1934-1 November 1934
Creators
Keywords
United States, Illinois, Chicago
Century of Progress International Exposition (1933-1934 : Chicago, Ill.)
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
92.150.9684
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of the Family of Henry Austin Clark, Jr.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Color
Multicolored
Dimensions
Height: 24 in
Width: 18 in (both pages together)
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