Book 1939 worlds fair spoon

Worlds columbian exposition 1893 souvenir white cedar wood. See more ideas about worlds fair, world of tomorrow and world. At the 1939 worlds fair, our mother alice coyle bought a souvenir set of twelve spoons. The official guide book to the 1939 new york worlds fair is a beautiful, hardbound book full of paleofuturistic delights. There was an estate sale sign so i whipped around the corner to this unplanned stop. Many countries around the world participated in it, and over 44 million people attended its exhibits in two seasons. Each individual spoon is adorned with a different exhibit. Pair rogers 1939 new york worlds fair souvenir spoons. This 1939 new york world s fair silverplate souvenir spoon measures 6 in size. This is a list of international and colonial worlds fairs, as well as a list of national exhibitions, a comprehensive chronological list of worlds fairs with notable permanent buildings built. The book has a zipper closure and its original box which is in a bit worn condition but the book itself is almost like new. Nov 01, 20 an idea dreamed up at the height of the depression, the theme of the 1939 world s fair in new york was the world of tomorrow.

The fair, registered under the bureau international des expositions bie, celebrated the citys centennial. An idea dreamed up at the height of the depression, the theme of the 1939 worlds fair in new york was the world of tomorrow. Collectible silver plated historical souvenir spoon is from 1939 new york world s fair. The new york worlds fair is embossed in the bowl of the spoon. New york worlds fair 1939 souvenir spoon georgian section. Unfollow 1939 worlds fair to stop getting updates on your ebay feed.

The new york world s fair is embossed in the bowl of the spoon. Savoy ballroom exhibit 1939 worlds fair new york city. The 1939 new york worlds fair, that had opened with such hope and promise on its first day in april of 1939, closed on october 27, 1940 without making a profit, and with the world already at war in europe, and america on the brink of entering that war just one year later. Vintage worlds fair spoon 1939 new york textile building. Rare paperweight 1958 world s fair brussels belgium mint condition. List your items fast and easy and manage your active items. We are pleased to offer this complete set of silverplated commemorative spoons from the 1939 worlds fair. The fair was divided into differently themed zones, such as the transportation zone, the communications and business systems zone, the food zone, the government zone, and so forth. Worlds fair collectible spoon 1939 by international silver. The san franciscooakland bay bridge opened in 1936 and the golden gate bridge in 1937. This 1939 new york worlds fair silverplate souvenir spoon measures 6 in size. This is a vintage 1979 book that was reproduced from an antique book first published in.

Collectible silver plated historical souvenir spoon is from 1939 new york worlds fair. Rare 1939 new york world fair the wonder bakery postcard. Herb rolfes has vivid memories of the 1939 new york worlds fair, to which. I recommend listening to the official theme song of the fair, dawn of a new day, while reading the intro. I attended the 196465 world s fair but wish that i could have attended the 1939 40 fair. The most common worlds fair spoon material is metal. Please see picture for a better description of the item. This is a highly unusual souvenir item of the 1939 new york worlds fair picturing the trylon and perisphere.

This is a highly unusual souvenir item of the 1939 new york world s fair picturing the trylon and perisphere. The book has a zipper closure and its original box which is in a bit worn. New listing original 1939 new york world s fair tony sarg 41x46 linen map tablecloth. Worlds fair and exposition memorabilia collectors weekly. The primary stylistic approach was the art deco and streamlined modern design.

Written by david gelernter, mit professor of technology and a victim of the unibomber, this book tells the story of the 19391940 worlds fair in new york. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. See new york and the worlds fair by john kelsey 1939 art deco style travel book. Memorabilia and souvenirs of every imaginable type were available for purchase at the 1939 worlds fair. I have spoons from chicago landmarks from 1933,are the. The 1939 new york world s fair opened on april 30, 1939 which was the 150th anniversary of the inauguration of george washington in new york city, the nations first capitol. My father worked in the 30s at two worlds fairs and an exhibition in texas. Vintage 1939 world s fair silver plated spoon by wallace, world of tomorrow blue enameled trylon and perisphere circa 1939. The official guide book to the 1939 new york world s fair is a beautiful, hardbound book full of paleofuturistic delights. The 1939 new york world s fair opened on april 30, 1939 which was the 150th anniversary of the inauguration of george washington in new york city, the nation s first capitol. Click to see the new york world fair spoons exhibit. On the front of the spoon it says a hall of progress1933 then chicago down the handle of the spoon.

It was very interesting to read all the work that had to be accomplished to present this fair and keep it going. Get the best deal for 19391940 new york worlds fair collectibles from the largest online selection at. Silverplate 1939 new york worlds fair souvenir spoon 6. Then in the spoon scoop itself are different picture on one there is a picture of the fort dearborn,eastview administration building,general exhibits group,hall of science,administration building, 1833 chicago 1933,travel and transport chicago 1934, electrical group, there are some with. Souvenirs from the 1939 worlds fair highly collectible. With new york city as a backdrop, king george vi and queen elizabeth first car proceed up the westside highway along the hudson en route to the new york worlds fair, on june 10, 1939, soon after they landed at the battery. Check out our worlds fair spoon selection for the very best in unique or custom, handmade. New york worlds fair 1939 souvenir collector spoon. Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing. A worlds fair night views of consolidated edisons fountains, on june 24, 1939. The 1939 new york world s fair, that had opened with such hope and promise on its first day in april of 1939, closed on october 27, 1940 without making a profit, and with the world already at war in europe, and america on the brink of entering that war just one year later. The golden gate international exposition ggie 1939 and 1940, held at san franciscos treasure island, was a worlds fair celebrating, among other things, the citys two newly built bridges. Here s a look back at all the wonderful things that the visitors to.

This item will ship to united states, but the seller has not specified shipping options. Monaghan, frank, published by exposition publications, inc. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. A century of progress international exposition, also known as the chicago worlds fair, was a worlds fair held in the city of chicago, illinois, united states from 1933 to 1934. Not everything they saw there came true, but plenty was close. I have spoons from chicago landmarks from 1933,are the worth. This is a lot of 83 1939 new york worlds fair collectible silver plated silverware, they all feature the trylon and perisp the symbols of the 1939 new york worlds fair. International silver worlds fair collectible spoon 1939 at replacements, ltd. Our mother didnt quite share our delight in the joke when we pointed out that her spoon had a raised impression of the administration building in its bowl. This book details the background that created this wonderful fair. Fantastic 1939 new york worlds fair autograph album in original box great pictures. Rare paperweight 1958 worlds fair brussels belgium mint condition.

Rare 1939 new york world fair the wonder bakery postcard advertising unused hostess cake ephemera, status. While rossen collects items from all the major worlds fairs, he enjoys collecting from the 1939 fair the most. Here is a nice vintage spoon from the 1939 worlds fair, new york featuring the textile building. We are pleased to offer this complete set of silverplated commemorative spoons from the 1939 world s fair. Complete set of 1939 worlds fair commemorative spoons. Photo from new york public librarys worlds fair 1939 and 1940 incorporated records archive. I often wonder how worlds fair souvenirs get to seattle. International silver, worlds fair collectible spoon 1939. Golden gate international exposition official guide book, 1939 worlds fair, 1st edition with map, worlds fair memorabilia. Trylon perisphere new york world s fair 1939 aviation bldg souvenir cast metal. Could use a little polishing came out of a vintage lot of spoons purchased at an estate sale in. Complete set of 1939 world s fair commemorative spoons, status.

Collectors 1939 hardtofind unused vintage advertising postcard the wonder bakery new york worlds fair. Official souvenir book, new york worlds fair, 1939. Official souvenir book, new york worlds fair, 1939 frank monaghan, donald deskey on. Pair rogers 1939 new york worlds fair souvenir spoons, price. Trylon perisphere new york worlds fair 1939 aviation bldg souvenir cast metal. This rare treasure from the 1939 new york worlds fair was over in the ballard neighborhood. New listing original 1939 new york worlds fair tony sarg 41x46 linen map tablecloth.

This guide includes a doublesided map of the 1939 new york worlds fair, with an aerial view of the pavilions on one side and a colorcoded schematic on the reverse. Vintage silverplate collectible souvenir spoon new york. The exposition opened from february 18, 1939, through october 29, 1939, and from may 25, 1940, through september. New york worlds fair 1939 souvenir spoon georgian section wm. The 193940 new york worlds fair was a worlds fair held at flushing meadowscorona park in queens, new york, united states.

For others, like howard rossen, author of the book worlds fair collectibles with price guide, who began collecting in 1965 when he was in law school, paper items, glass and china, and key collectibles have been his passion. While some of the pavilions were still under construction and not yet open, that first day of the fair was attended by 206,000 visitors. See more ideas about worlds fair, world and new york. The handle of the spoon has a picture of the statue of liberty on it. Complete set of 1939 worlds fair commemorative spoons, status. It was the second most expensive american worlds fair of all time, exceeded only by st. I had gone to two other sales and was weaving my way home. After the success of the exposition of 1798 a series of expositions for french manufacturing followed 1801, 1802, 1806, 1819, 1823, 1827, 1834, 1844 and 1849 until the first properly international or universal exposition in france in 1855. Aviation building, us government building, food exhibition, marine transportation building, etc. Set of 12 new york worlds fair spoons by rogers silver. Souvenir spoons, 1939 new york worlds fair the new york. The 1939 new york worlds fair opened on april 30, 1939 which was the 150th anniversary of the inauguration of george washington in new york city, the nations first capitol. Memorabilia and souvenirs of every imaginable type were available for purchase at the 1939 world s fair.

Jeweled elgin american vanity compact 1939 new york worlds fair trylon. Bowl of each spoon features a different fair building i. The fair promoted its message of hope and prosperity with icons, symbols, exhibitions, and demonstrations. Then in the spoon scoop itself are different picture on one there is a picture of the fort dearborn,eastview administration building,general exhibits group,hall of science,administration building, 1833 chicago 1933,travel and transport chicago 1934, electrical group, there are some with the. Aug 03, 2017 an aerial view of the 1939 new york worlds fair site during construction in flushing meadows, queens, on may 17, 1938. New york worlds fair 1939, souvenir spoon, worlds fair souvenir. The book has a zipper closure and its original box which is in a bit worn condition but the book itself is. It was the second most expensive american world s fair of all time, exceeded only by st. The 1939 40 new york world s fair was a world s fair held at flushing meadowscorona park in queens, new york, united states.

Questions to ponder and seek out in the chapters of this remarkable book. I was their first child in 1942, and their twins, numbers nine and ten, were born in 1960. New york 1964 unused worlds fair scrap book, hasbro. Set of 8 silverplate souvenir spoons with 1939 new york worlds fair logos on handles. The theme of the fair was technological innovation, and its motto was science finds, industry applies, man. Note the trylon and perisphere at left, the iconic centerpiece of the fairgrounds. This summer marks the 73rd anniversary of the 1939 worlds fair, an event that would change the new york dining world forever. For an annotated list of all worlds fairs sanctioned by the bureau international des expositions bie, see list of world expositions. The new york worlds fair of 1939 and 1940 promised visitors they would be looking at the world of tomorrow.

Official guide book of the new york worlds fair, 1939. Fantastic 1939 new york world s fair autograph album in original box great pictures. Views of the new york world s fair by new york 1939 world s fair and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Jun 19, 2012 this summer marks the 73rd anniversary of the 1939 world s fair, an event that would change the new york dining world forever. The bowl of the spoon has a picture of a theme building on it. This is the case with 1939 the lost world of the fair, which may very well be the most underrated and underappreciated history book of the past 20 years. Vintage 1939 1940 ny worlds fair lot souvenir book new jersey. Planners were given permission to develop 1,200 acres in queens, on. Worlds fair spoons 11 new york 1939 william rogers silver plate.