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Century of Progress World's Fair Poster
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Poster for the 1934 "Century of Progress" World's Fair in Chicago showing a woman surrounded by abstract representations of the sights and sounds of the fair. The poster was distributed by the International Harvester Company through its branch houses. Printed by the Goes Litho. Co.
1934
Publication Information
| Date Created | 1934 |
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Physical Description
| Format | Image |
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| Extent | 1 print |
| Dimensions | 34 x 51 cm |
Collection Information
| Source Collection | International Harvester Company advertising literature, 1832-1984 |
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| Call Number | PH 6421.1831 (5) |
| Catalog Record | https://search.library.wisc.edu/catalog/999463822802121 |
| Finding Aid | https://digital.library.wisc.edu/1711.dl/wiarchives.uw-whs-mcc0004z |
Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | IN COPYRIGHT |
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| Rights Holder | Wisconsin Historical Society |
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