1933 century progress exposition (6 résultats)

PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book is a celebration of the horticultural exhibition that took place at the 1933 Century of Progress International Exposition in Chicago. The author, a passionate advocate for the beauty and significance of nature, uses the event as a springboard to explore the ways in which gardens, flowers, and even trees contribute to human well-being and happiness. The book paints a vivid picture of the exposition, describing its dazzling array of plants, flowers, and gardens. The author delves into the history and importance of horticulture, drawing connections to the early relationship between humans and trees and highlighting the enduring role of nature in our lives. Beyond mere aesthetics, this book emphasizes the vital role of beauty in everyday life, arguing that it is as essential to our overall well-being as food, shelter, and clothing. Through this exploration, the author not only provides a captivating account of a remarkable historical event but also offers timeless insights into the profound relationship between nature, beauty, and the human experience. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…

Etat : Very Good. Illustrated sewing needle display card commemorating the Century of Progress World's Fair, featuring vivid Art Deco architectural imagery referencing major exposition landmarks including the Field Museum, Shedd Aquarium, Adler Planetarium, and Hall of Science. Produced as a practical household item, the card transforms utilitarian sewing needles into souvenir ephemera, visually celebrating the fair's themes of industrial optimism, modern design, and domestic progress. The bold geometric layout, saturated color fields, and dynamic architectural views reflect the streamlined graphic language of early-1930s exposition design. Manufactured in Japan, as marked, underscoring the international nature of World's Fair commerce and mid-century consumer trade. Needle cards of this type were intended for everyday use and typically show wear or partial depletion; surviving examples with strong graphics remain highly collectible within World's Fair, design, and domestic-history collecting circles. Physical Description: Die-cut illustrated card with multiple inset windows holding sewing needles. Original printed card stock; rounded corners. Measures approx. [standard retail card size]. Most needles present but not fully complete. Condition: Light to moderate handling wear consistent with intended use. Corners gently softened; surface shows light rubbing. Graphics remain bright, legible, and visually striking. Needle contents partial but representative. Overall Very Good for ephemeral household display material of this type. The Century of Progress Exposition remains one of the most significant American World's Fairs, renowned for its embrace of modernism, technology, and forward-looking domestic life. Sewing and household-related souvenirs such as this card illustrate how the fair's ideals filtered directly into everyday American homes-making this a small but telling artifact of interwar consumer culture. Subjects: Century of Progress International Exposition; Chicago World's Fair 1933-34; Art Deco Design; Sewing & Textile Tools; Household Advertising; Japanese Export Goods, American Ephemera; World's Fair Material; Graphic Design; Domestic History.…