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From time-to-time I have been asked if I know anything about objects related to the 1939 New York World's Fair. Unfortunately, I know very little, so I thought it would be a good idea to ask you, the viewers for some help.
Below are items that need identification and information. If you know something about them, please contact me so I can pass along the information to the person who asked me for help. Thank you. e-mail:
World's Fair Cotton Cloth
This item is a printed cotton cloth with a red rick-rack hand-attached/sewn border. It is the layout of 1939 New York World's Fair.
The cloth is 34-1/2" x 35" and has a 17" vertical repeat of pattern. View additional photos the fabric
'39 New York World's Fair Board Game
Found at a garage sale, this game looks like it could be a prototype board game.
View additional photos of this board game and an possible answer.
Thermometer Key
The key is approximately 9” long and made of brass with a thermometer running up the length of the shaft, the key head is in the fashion of a 4 leaf clover as the keys teeth adorns the 1939 New York skyline. It is very heavy and in near mint condition. I was told that these were not offered as souvenirs but were given to diplomats and world leaders who attended or sponsored the event and also to celebrities and politicians who were key figures attending the event. View additional photos of the Thermometer-Key
Wood Carving
On the back there is a remnant of a label which is difficult to read but it does identify the New York World's Fair 1939. Also written in black paint on the back is: "cooperation with governments"
The boy is holding a hammer and what looks like a gear, the girl is holding what looks like some cut grain. The father has either a piece of wood or document in his hand. All are barefoot except for the father. Our first thought is that the carving is Russian. View additional photos of the carving