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World's Fair souvenirs from all of the fairs are collected. The first fair was the Great Exhibition of 1851 in London. The term "world's fair" was used to refer to these events until Expo 67 in Montreal, when the term "expo" became popular. Some other important exhibitions and fairs include Philadelphia, 1876 (Centennial); Chicago, 1893 (World's Columbian); Buffalo, 1901 (Pan-American); St. Louis, 1904 (Louisiana Purchase); Portland, 1905 (Lewis & Clark Centennial Exposition); San Francisco, 1915 (Panama-Pacific); Philadelphia, 1926 (Sesquicentennial); Chicago, 1933 (Century of Progress); Cleveland, 1936 (Great Lakes); San Francisco, 1939 (Golden Gate International); New York, 1939 (World of Tomorrow); Seattle, 1962 (Century 21); New York, 1964; Montreal, 1967; Knoxville (Energy Turns the World) 1982; New Orleans, 1984; Tsukuba, Japan, 1985; Vancouver, B.C., 1986; Brisbane, Australia, 1988; Seville, Spain, 1992; Genoa, Italy, 1992; Seoul, Korea, 1993; Lisbon, Portugal, 1998; Hanover, Germany, 2000; and Aichi, Japan, 2005. Memorabilia of fairs include directories, pictures, fabrics, ceramics, etc. Memorabilia from other similar celebrations may be listed in the Souvenir category.

 
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CategoryPattern or ItemDescriptionYear Priced
World's FairStickpin1876, Philadelphia, 1 Dollar, Open Wreath1995
World's FairStud1893, Chicago, Eagle Center1995
World's FairSugar Creamer1893, Chicago, Frosted Pink Satin Glass1995
World's FairTeapot1939, New York, Cobalt Blue, Gold Trylon & Perisphere, Hall1995
World's FairTeaspoon1939, New York, Exchange Building In Bowl, Silver Plate, Rogers1995
World's FairTextile1893, Chicago, Columbian Exposition, Chicago, Frame, 3 Piece1995
World's FairThermometer1933, Chicago, Sky Ride Picture, 7 X 5 In.1995
World's FairThermometer1964, New York, Unisphere, Wooden Wall Plaque, 4 X 6 In.1995
World's FairTie Bar1939, New York1995
World's FairTip Tray1964, New York, Unisphere, 7 1/4 X 5 In.1995
World's FairToothpick1876, Philadelphia, Baby Eagle Next To Egg, Just Out1995
World's FairToothpick1893, Chicago, Wooden, E.b. Estes & Sons, 3 1/2 In.1995
World's FairToy1933, Chicago, Bus, Arcade1995
World's FairToy1939, San Francisco, Tram, Cast Iron, 8 1/2 In.1995
World's FairTray1904, St. Louis, Administration Building, Floral, 5 X 4 In.1995
World's FairTray1933, Chicago, Ford Building, Century Of Progress1995
World's FairTray1964, New York, Unisphere Center, Black Rim, Metal, Round, 12 In.1995
World's FairTray1967, Montreal, Smoky Glass, Gold & White Scenes, 4 X 4 3/4 In.1995
World's FairTumbler Set1962, Seattle, 5 Piece1995
World's FairTumbler1893, Chicago, Administration, 3 1/2 In.1995
World's FairTumbler1893, Chicago, Machinery Hall, 3 1/2 In.1995
World's FairTumbler1901, Buffalo, Pan Am, Temple Of Music, 3 1/2 In.1995
World's FairTumbler1901, Buffalo, Pan American, Horticultural Building1995
World's FairTumbler1904, St. Louis, Cairo Street Transfer, 3 1/2 In.1995
World's FairTumbler1939, New York, Amusement Rides Transfer, 6 In.1995
 

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