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Century of Progress Letter Opener
Specifications
Century of Progress Letter Opener
Category
World's Fairs
Classification
CHENHALL - Tools & Equipment for Communication - Written Communication T&E - Writing Accessories - Opener, Letter
Object Origin
1933-1934
Physical Characteristics
Object Description: Letter opener with a metal blade and a green marble-like material handle. A tall building with cursive text below is etched on the blade. Handle has rectangular sides with a rounded end.
metal
Marks: On blade: "Chicago / World's / Fair / 1934"
Measurements: Object:
Length: 8 in, Width: 1 in, Depth: 0.25 in
Weight: 0.071 lbs
Credit
Gift of Howard Rossen, 1993.44.308
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Century of Progress Letter Opener
About: Century of Progress Letter Opener
About: Century of Progress Letter Opener
A letter opener with a green handle and metal blade stamped with an image of the Hall of Science from the 1933 Century of Progress Exposition. Designed by Paul Cret (1876 – 1945), the Hall of Science housed two floors of science exhibits in mathematics, astronomy, physics, chemistry, biology, geology, and medicine.
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