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1939 New York World's Fair "peep show" toy
Found in:
Audiovisual Collections
Collection
Accession: 1994-276
Abstract:
The New York World’s Fair of 1939 was held in Flushing Meadows on Long Island between April 30, 1930 and October 31, 1939. This item is a fold-out lens-less paper "peep show" showing George Washington and colonial figures looking into a hole which, when item is unfolded, reveals a scene of "The World of Tomorrow" at the New York World's Fair of 1939.
Dates:
1939
Century of Progress International Exposition souvenir miniature toilet and chamber pot
Found in:
Audiovisual Collections
Collection
Accession: 2007-219
Abstract:
The Chicago Century of Progress International Exposition was held along Lake Michigan and Northerly Island Park from May 27, 1933 to November 1, 1933. The theme was "Science Finds, Industry Applies, Man Conforms." This item is a souvenir box containing a diecast miniature toilet and ceramic chamber pot for the Tootsietoy Company, which manufactured diecast toys and doll furniture.
Dates:
circa 1933
