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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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| Category | Pattern or Item | Description | Year Priced | | World's Fair | Ashtray | 1893, Chicago, Manufacturers & Liberal Arts Bldg., Copper | 1995 | | World's Fair | Ashtray | 1904, St. Louis, Seashell, 3 X 2 1/2 In. | 1995 | | World's Fair | Ashtray | 1939, New York, Maple Leaf Shape, Syroco Wood, 6 In. | 1995 | | World's Fair | Ashtray | 1939, New York, Vanity Fair Transfer, Japan, 3 1/2 In. | 1995 | | World's Fair | Ashtray | 1964, New York, 4 Different Scenes, Gold Rim, Ceramic, 4 Piece | 1995 | | World's Fair | Badge | 1933, Chicago, American Legion Convention, Ft. Dearborn, Ribbon | 1995 | | World's Fair | Banner | 1876, Philadelphia, Flags Of The Nations, Cotton, 15 X 25 In. | 1995 | | World's Fair | Blotter | 1933, Chicago, Hall Of Photography Photograph | 1995 | | World's Fair | Book | 1893, Chicago Tribune Souvenir, 192 Photos, 6 1/2 X 5 In. | 1995 | | World's Fair | Book | 1893, Columbian Exposition In Pictures, H.s. Smith | 1995 | | World's Fair | Book | 1939, New York, Souvenir, Large | 1995 | | World's Fair | Book | 1939, New York, Story Of Lucky Strike, 94 Pages, 5 X 7 1/2 In. | 1995 | | World's Fair | Bookends | 1939, Trylon & Perisphere, Marble | 1995 | | World's Fair | Booklet | 1893, Chicago, Aultman Machine Co., Color Lithos | 1995 | | World's Fair | Booklet | 1904, St. Louis, Louisana Expo, Singer Sewing Machine | 1995 | | World's Fair | Booklet | 1939, New York, Gm Highways & Horizons, Foldout, 10 X 14 In. | 1995 | | World's Fair | Booklet | 1964, New York, Guide To Gm Futurama | 1995 | | World's Fair | Booklet | Sears, Roebuck, At The Century Of Progress, 1933, 16 Pages | 1995 | | World's Fair | Bottle Globe | 1939, New York, 9 In. | 1995 | | World's Fair | Bottle | Vinegar, 1939, San Francisco, Figural Image, Milk Glass, 5 X 8 1/2 In. | 1995 | | World's Fair | Bowl | 1964, New York, Lacquerware, Unisphere, Black, 8 1/2 In. | 1995 | | World's Fair | Box | 1893, Chicago, Beveled Glass, Brass Footed, Original Lining, 2 1/2 In. | 1995 | | World's Fair | Box | 1933, Chicago, Button & Stretch Penny, Century Of Progress | 1995 | | World's Fair | Bracelet | 1939, San Francisco | 1995 | | World's Fair | Bread Tray | 1964, New York, Silver Plastic, Unisphere Center, 11 X 7 In. | 1995 |
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