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"Ford at the Fair," Century of Progress Exposition, 1934

Summary

Chicago's 1933-34 Century of Progress Exposition used the theme of progress to encourage optimism during the depression. The 11-acre Ford Motor Company exposition became the most talked-about exhibit of 1934, featuring a variety of industrial demonstrations and informative displays. Ford produced this booklet as a souvenir for fairgoers who visited the Ford Building.

Chicago's 1933-34 Century of Progress Exposition used the theme of progress to encourage optimism during the depression. The 11-acre Ford Motor Company exposition became the most talked-about exhibit of 1934, featuring a variety of industrial demonstrations and informative displays. Ford produced this booklet as a souvenir for fairgoers who visited the Ford Building.

Artifact

Exhibit Publication

Date Made

1934

Subject Date

1934

Creators

Ford Motor Company 

Keywords

Brochures 

Souvenirs 

Exhibitions 

Exhibition buildings 

World's fairs 

Ford Motor Company 

Century of Progress International Exposition (1933-1934 : Chicago, Ill.) 

Collection Title

Research Center Exhibitions and World's Fairs Collection 

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

98.59.2

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Betty P. Price

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Color

Multicolored

Dimensions

Height: 5.188 in

Width: 8.875 in

Depth: .125 in

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