Lot 352
World's Columbian Exposition at Chicago Ephemera. The world's fair held in Chicago in 1893 to celebrate the 400th anniversary of Christopher Columbus's arrival in the New World in 1492 proved a significant cultural event. Our lot includes a selection of souvenirs, including: six admission tickets engraved in the highest quality of the day by the American Bank Note Company; a return pass; an admission ticket for Manhattan Day at the fair; a pair of admission tickets for Chicago Day at the fair; a pair of souvenir tickets; a pair of souvenir postcards featuring depictions by Charles W. Goldsmith of the buildings constructed for the exhibit; a workman's pass; an invitation, admission ticket and pass to the Dedication of the Buildings of the Expo; an invitation to the Dedicatory Exercises of the Illinois State Building; souvenir elongated 1888 liberty head nickel; two colorfully embroidered souvenir ribbons featuring images of Machinery Hall; and more. A great collection, in excellent condition, for the World's Fair enthusiast. Estimated Value $250 - 350
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