1964-1965 World's Fair Souvenir Glass
Classification:
Date:
1964-1965
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 6 3/4 x 3 3/4 in. (17.1 x 9.5 cm)
Description:
Blue and green frosted cup with New York State Exhibit image and text: The high point of the fair, Twelve Concrete Towers and Three Observation Towers of The New York State Pavilion provide viewing platforms with a sweeping vista of the fair-grounds and show the attractions, culture, and activities of New York State to best advantage.
Credit Line:
Gift of Roy Eddey
Object Number:
2008.40e
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1965
eMuseum Object ID:
63823
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
New York City souvenir hot pad
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1939
Medium:
Aluminum, cardboard
Dimensions:
Overall: 6 x 6 in. (15.2 x 15.2 cm)
Description:
New York souvenir hot pad with "NEW YORK" in banner, image of Statue of Liberty, and skyline of lower Manhattan. Square with cut corners.
Credit Line:
Gift of Roberta Brandes Gratz
Object Number:
2008.39.5
Marks:
Marked "SAYFORD CO BROOKLYN" in upper left corner.
Gallery Label:
During the depression era, embossed aluminum hot pads were a popular and inexpensive souvenir item. Two main producers, Sayford Co. of Brooklyn and C.A. Brewer & Sons of Chicago, are responsible for most of those produced. Images were embossed on a thin sheet of aluminum, wrapped around an asbestos core to provide protection from heat and cold, and finished with a cardboard backing. Consumers admired the "simple elegance" and "silvery beauty" of these affordable souvenirs. Due to the war effort, by 1941 aluminum was no longer available for domestic manufacturing, and production of aluminum souvenirs came to an end.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1944
eMuseum Object ID:
63815
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
New York World's Fair souvenir hot pad
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1939
Medium:
Aluminum, cardboard
Dimensions:
Overall: 9 3/4 x 6 3/4 in. (24.8 x 17.1 cm)
Description:
New York World's Fair 1939 souvenir hot pad, with "NEW YORK WORLD'S FAIR" in banner; central image of trylon and perisphere, surrounded by images of the Ford Building, Federal Building, New York State Exhibit and Amphitheatre, and Railroad Exhibit. Rectangular with cut corners.
Credit Line:
Gift of Roberta Brandes Gratz
Object Number:
2008.39.4
Marks:
Marked "SAYFORD CO BROOKLYN" in upper left corner corner.
Gallery Label:
During the depression era, embossed aluminum hot pads were a popular and inexpensive souvenir item. Two main producers, Sayford Co. of Brooklyn and C.A. Brewer & Sons of Chicago, are responsible for most of those produced. Images were embossed on a thin sheet of aluminum, wrapped around an asbestos core to provide protection from heat and cold, and finished with a cardboard backing. Consumers admired the "simple elegance" and "silvery beauty" of these affordable souvenirs. Due to the war effort, by 1941 aluminum was no longer available for domestic manufacturing, and production of aluminum souvenirs came to an end.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1944
eMuseum Object ID:
63814
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
New York World's Fair souvenir hot pad
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1939
Medium:
Aluminum, cardboard
Dimensions:
Overall: 8 x 6 in. (20.3 x 15.2 cm)
Description:
New York World's Fair 1939 hot pad, with "NEW YORK WORLD'S FAIR" in banner and central image of Brooklyn Bridge and street scene, surrounded by images of the fair's Administration Building, U.S. Steel Building, and Hall of Communications. In each of the corners, a plane, ship, train, and automobiles. Rectangular with cut corners.
Credit Line:
Gift of Roberta Brandes Gratz
Object Number:
2008.39.3
Marks:
Marked "SAYFORD CO BROOKLYN" in upper right corner.
Gallery Label:
During the depression era, embossed aluminum hot pads were a popular and inexpensive souvenir item. Two main producers, Sayford Co. of Brooklyn and C.A. Brewer & Sons of Chicago, are responsible for most of those produced. Images were embossed on a thin sheet of aluminum, wrapped around an asbestos core to provide protection from heat and cold, and finished with a cardboard backing. Consumers admired the "simple elegance" and "silvery beauty" of these affordable souvenirs. Due to the war effort, by 1941 aluminum was no longer available for domestic manufacturing, and production of aluminum souvenirs came to an end.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1944
eMuseum Object ID:
63813
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
New York City souvenir hot pad
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1939
Medium:
Aluminum, cardboard
Dimensions:
Overall: 8 x 6 in. (20.3 x 15.2 cm)
Description:
New York souvenir hot pad, with "NEW YORK" in banner and images of Grant's Tomb, Trinity Church, and St. Patrick's Cathedral. Rectangular with cut corners
Credit Line:
Gift of Roberta Brandes Gratz
Object Number:
2008.39.2
Marks:
Marked "SAYFORD CO BROOKLYN" in lower left corner.
Gallery Label:
During the depression era, embossed aluminum hot pads were a popular and inexpensive souvenir item. Two main producers, Sayford Co. of Brooklyn and C.A. Brewer & Sons of Chicago, are responsible for most of those produced. Images were embossed on a thin sheet of aluminum, wrapped around an asbestos core to provide protection from heat and cold, and finished with a cardboard backing. Consumers admired the "simple elegance" and "silvery beauty" of these affordable souvenirs. Due to the war effort, by 1941 aluminum was no longer available for domestic manufacturing, and production of aluminum souvenirs came to an end.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1944
eMuseum Object ID:
63812
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
New York City souvenir hot pad
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1939
Medium:
Aluminum, cardboard
Dimensions:
Overall: 9 3/4 x 6 3/4 in. (24.8 x 17.1 cm)
Description:
New York City souvenir hot pad, with images of East River with Brooklyn, Manhattan, and Williamsburg Bridges; City Hall; Empire State Building; Rockefeller Center; Statue of Liberty; George Washington Bridge; S.S. Normandie and S.S. Queen Mary; Battery Park; and a view of the Manhattan skyline. Rectangular with cut corners
Credit Line:
Gift of Roberta Brandes Gratz
Object Number:
2008.39.1
Marks:
Marked "SAYFORD CO BROOKLYN" in lower right corner.
Gallery Label:
During the depression era, embossed aluminum hot pads were a popular and inexpensive souvenir item. Two main producers, Sayford Co. of Brooklyn and C.A. Brewer & Sons of Chicago, are responsible for most of those produced. Images were embossed on a thin sheet of aluminum, wrapped around an asbestos core to provide protection from heat and cold, and finished with a cardboard backing. Consumers admired the "simple elegance" and "silvery beauty" of these affordable souvenirs. Due to the war effort, by 1941 aluminum was no longer available for domestic manufacturing, and production of aluminum souvenirs came to an end.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1944
eMuseum Object ID:
63811
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
1964-1965 New York World's Fair Glass
Classification:
Date:
1964-1965
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 6 3/4 x 3 3/4 in. (17.1 x 9.5 cm)
Description:
Green and brown frosted cup with Port Authority Building image and text: The Port of New York Authority Building will feature the fairs own restaurant and private terrace club. A big attraction is the Round-The-World Bar, offering refreshments form 80 nations. Helicopters will transport visitors to and from the heart of New York and the city's airports to the rooftop heliport. Also image of unisphere.
Credit Line:
Gift of Roy Eddey
Object Number:
2008.40h
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1965
eMuseum Object ID:
63494
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
1964-1965 New York World's Fair Glass
Classification:
Date:
1964-1965
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 6 3/4 x 3 3/4 in. (17.1 x 9.5 cm)
Description:
Blue and pink frosted glass with Pool of Industry image and text: This remarkable water display will be in continual operation every hour of the day and far into the night. At times, color and pyrotechnics reach a crescendo with over 100 tons of water in the air at one time rising to a height of 150 feet, capped by a beautiful fireworks display.
Credit Line:
Gift of Roy Eddey
Object Number:
2008.40g
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1965
eMuseum Object ID:
63493
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
1964-1965 New York World's Fair Souvenir Glass
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
1964-1965
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 6 3/4 x 3 3/4 in. (17.1 x 9.5 cm)
Description:
Orange and red frosted cup with the Federal Pavilion image and text: Erected by the United States Government, this pavilion is dedicated to eh theme "Challenge to Greatness". It is sixty-five feet high, the length of a football field on each side and has exterior walls fabricated of multicolored glass, reflecting sunlight during the day, and glowing with interior illumination during the night.
Credit Line:
Gift of Roy Eddey
Object Number:
2008.40f
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1965
eMuseum Object ID:
63492
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
1964-1965 World's Fair Souvenir Spoon
Classification:
Date:
1964-1965
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 x 1 in. (10.2 x 2.5 cm)
Description:
Spoon with mage of Pieta on handle tip with handle text "Vatican Pavilion" with image of pavilion on spoon
Credit Line:
Gift of Roy Eddey
Object Number:
2008.41
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1965
eMuseum Object ID:
63491
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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