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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 FairHarmonica1876, Philadelphia, Wilhelm Thie, Original Box1995
World's FairHatchet1893, Chicago, George Washington, Libbey Glass1995
World's FairHolderThimble, 1893, Chicago, Sailboat Shape, Mother-of-pearl Sails, 4 In.1995
World's FairIce Pick1939, San Francisco, Iron, Wooden Handle1995
World's FairKerchief1893, Chicago, Columbian Exposition1995
World's FairKey1939, New York, Box1995
World's FairKnife1933, Chicago, Mickey Mouse, Pocket1995
World's FairKnife1939, New York, Pocket, 2 1/2 In.1995
World's FairKnifePocket, 1893, Chicago, Bronze Handle, Leather Case1995
World's FairKnifePocket, 1939, New York1995
World's FairLetter Opener1904, St. Louis, Embossed Building On Handle1995
World's FairLetter Opener1904, St. Louis, Indian Figure1995
World's FairLetter Opener1933, Chicago, Carillon Tower, Brass1995
World's FairLetter Opener1933, Chicago, Century Of Progress, Ornate, 7 In.1995
World's FairLetter Opener1933, Chicago, Lincoln1995
World's FairLighter1962, Seattle, Space Needle, Figural, 10 1/2 In.1995
World's FairMap1933, Chicago, Street Car Map & Brochure, 10 Pages1995
World's FairMarbles1933, Chicago, Bag1995
World's FairMatch Cover1939, San Francisco, Golden Gate, Anacin, 20 Stick, Unused1995
World's FairMatch Safe1893, Chicago, Profile Of Columbus, 2 1/2 In..1995
World's FairMatchbox1967, Montreal, Ussr Building, Photograph, Unused1995
World's FairMirror1933, San Francisco, Checking Bureau, Inc., 3 1/2 In. Diam.1995
World's FairNapkin Ring1893, Chicago1995
World's FairOfficial Guide Book1939, New York, 1st Edition, 256 Pages1995
World's FairPaper Doll1964, New York, Uncut1995
 

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