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1933 - A Century of Progress - Chicago Worlds Fair Solid Etched Copper Tray

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1933 - A Century of Progress - Chicago Worlds Fair solid etched copper souvenir tray, unusual version with handles. The Century of Progress International Exposition, also known as the 1933-1934 Chicago World's Fair, featured a modernistic architectural design, distinct from the Beaux-Arts style of previous fairs. The architectural design was entrusted to a commission led by Paul Cret and Raymond Hood, and included prominent architects like Edward Bennett, Hubert Burnham, John Holabird, and Ralph Walker, along with prominent designers Joseph Urban, Louis Skidmore, and Nathaniel Owings Wiki: The Century of Progress International Exposition, also known as the 1933-1934 Chicago World's Fair, featured a modernistic architectural design, distinct from the Beaux-Arts style of previous fairs. The architectural design was entrusted to a commission led by Paul Cret and Raymond Hood, and included prominent architects like Edward Bennett, Hubert Burnham, John Holabird, and Ralph Walker, along with prominent designers Joseph Urban, Louis Skidmore, and Nathaniel Owings
  • Creator:
    Raymond Hood 1 (Designer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 0.5 in (1.27 cm)Width: 10.88 in (27.64 cm)Depth: 6.94 in (17.63 cm)
  • Style:
    Art Deco (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Copper,Etched
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1933
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Patina to copper, bent corner as seen in photo.
  • Seller Location:
    St. Louis, MO
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU820244778272

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