Chicago
World's Fair Souvenir Globe
German. Anonymous. Untitled.
[miniature souvenir paperweight globe].
Transfer painted 1.75"
orb German 'kitsch" globe showing the pre-1918 world, mounted later on a
cast aluminum black finished body by the B.& D. Products Co., Chicago, as a
souvenir to sell at the 1933-1934 Chicago World's Fair. Base when twisted
reveals views of buildings at the fair. Chicago. c1932. Same design as I.D.#07517, different finish and manufacturer.
ITEM# 08964
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