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Century of Progress Letter Opener

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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
Date Created:

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.

Materials:

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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