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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 FairMug 1904, St. Louis, Palace Of Varied Industries, Liberal Arts, Electricity, 6 x 2 1/2 In. 2010
World's FairNapkin Ring 1939, New York, Catalin, Trylon, Perisphere, 5 In., Pair 2010
World's FairNew York 1939, Pin, Trylon & Perisphere, Star, Plastic, Die Cut, 1939, 2 1/4 x 2 1/2 In. 2010
World's FairPaperweight 1939, New York, Trylon & Perisphere, Syroco Wood, 2 1/4 x 4 In. 2010
World's FairParasol 1933, Chicago, Bamboo, Paper, 29 1/2 In. 2010
World's FairPen & Pencil Set 1939, New York, Stratford, Orange, Blue, Pearl Finish, Box, 5 In. 2010
World's FairPerfume Bottle 1904, St. Louis, Clear, Stopper, Cyclamen, 5 In. 2010
World's FairPlate 1876, Philadelphia, Centennial, Geo. Washington, White, Gold Trim, 9 In. 2010
World's FairPlate 1904, St. Louis, Louisiana Purchase, Missouri Horticulture, Ohio China Co., 8 3/4 In. 2010
World's FairPlate 1904, St. Louis, Palace Of Varied Industries, Green Rim, Gilt, 7 1/2 In., Pair 2010
World's FairPlate 1905, Portland, Lewis, Clark Expedition Centennial, Scenes, Staffordshire, 10 In. 2010
World's FairPocketknife 1904, St. Louis, Movable Loop, 2 3/8 In. 2010
World's FairPoster 1964, New York, Unisphere, Bob Peak, 11 x 16 In. 2010
World's FairPoster 1964, New York, Unisphere, Bob Peak, 42 x 28 In. 2010
World's FairRazor 1893, Columbia Exposition, Columbian Expo., Straight, Black Plastic Handle, Case, 6 3/4 In. 2010
World's FairRibbon 1905, Portland, Lewis & Clark Exposition, Blue, Purple Ribbon, 2 1/2 x 7 3/8 In. 2010
World's FairSalt & Pepper 1904, St. Louis, Louisiana Purchase, Eagle, Crest, Gray 2010
World's FairTape Measure 1904, Louisiana Purchase, Festival Hall, Cascades, 1 3/4 In. 2010
World's FairTin 1904, St. Louis, Festall Hall Coffee, Cascade Gardens, 3 Lb., 10 x 5 1/4 In. 2010
World's FairTip Tray 1904, St. Louis, Have Some Junket, 4 3/4 In. 2010
World's FairToken 1939, New York, Brass, Trylon & Perisphere, Empire State Building, 1 In. 2010
World's FairToy 1939, New York, Greyhound, Tractor Train, Arcade 2010
World's FairTray 1964, New York, Peace Through Understanding, Black, 10 1/2 In. 2010
World's FairTumbler 1964, New York, Red, Blue, Frosted, Pool Of Industry, 6 1/2 In. 2010
World's FairVase 1876, Philadelphia, Centennial, Eagle, Patriotic Symbols, Glass, Frosted, Gold Trim, 9 1/4 In. 2010
 

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