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- Commemorative Spoon Holder, "Declaration of Independence: 100 Years Ago," 1876 - Glassmakers from around the world, including forty-seven American firms, mounted exhibitions at the 1876 Centennial Exposition in Philadelphia. Gillinder and Sons of Philadelphia constructed an entire working factory. Visitors could watch Gillinder craftsmen blow, press, engrave, and cut glass souvenirs celebrating the 100th anniversary of American independence. This example features an icon of national freedom, the Liberty Bell.
- 1876
- Collections - Artifact
Commemorative Spoon Holder, "Declaration of Independence: 100 Years Ago," 1876
Glassmakers from around the world, including forty-seven American firms, mounted exhibitions at the 1876 Centennial Exposition in Philadelphia. Gillinder and Sons of Philadelphia constructed an entire working factory. Visitors could watch Gillinder craftsmen blow, press, engrave, and cut glass souvenirs celebrating the 100th anniversary of American independence. This example features an icon of national freedom, the Liberty Bell.
- Panama-Pacific International Exposition Liberty Bell Badge, 1915 - The Panama-Pacific International Exposition celebrated the completion of the Panama Canal and the 400th anniversary of the discovery of the Pacific Ocean. Nearly nineteen million people visited San Francisco, recently recovered from a devastating 1906 earthquake, during the fair in 1915. Many returned home with mementos. This souvenir badge depicts the Liberty Bell, which traveled from Philadelphia for the exhibition.
- 1915
- Collections - Artifact
Panama-Pacific International Exposition Liberty Bell Badge, 1915
The Panama-Pacific International Exposition celebrated the completion of the Panama Canal and the 400th anniversary of the discovery of the Pacific Ocean. Nearly nineteen million people visited San Francisco, recently recovered from a devastating 1906 earthquake, during the fair in 1915. Many returned home with mementos. This souvenir badge depicts the Liberty Bell, which traveled from Philadelphia for the exhibition.
- Sesqui-Centennial Souvenir Medal, "How We Grew," 1926 - The Sesquicentennial International Exposition celebrated the 150th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Though more than six million attendees visited Philadelphia in 1926, the fair was not profitable and disappointed organizers. Still, many fairgoers enjoyed their experiences and bought souvenirs. This medal depicts people, places and things related to Independence and the Philadelphia area.
- 1926
- Collections - Artifact
Sesqui-Centennial Souvenir Medal, "How We Grew," 1926
The Sesquicentennial International Exposition celebrated the 150th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Though more than six million attendees visited Philadelphia in 1926, the fair was not profitable and disappointed organizers. Still, many fairgoers enjoyed their experiences and bought souvenirs. This medal depicts people, places and things related to Independence and the Philadelphia area.
- World's Industrial and Cotton Centennial Exposition Souvenir Medal, 1885 -
- 1885
- Collections - Artifact
World's Industrial and Cotton Centennial Exposition Souvenir Medal, 1885
- Sesqui-Centennial International Exposition Souvenir Pin, 1926 - The Sesquicentennial International Exposition celebrated the 150th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Though more than six million attendees visited Philadelphia in 1926, the fair was not profitable and disappointed organizers following the city's successful Centennial Exhibition of 1876. Still, many fairgoers commemorated the experience, returning home with souvenirs like this lapel pin depicting Philadelphia's Liberty Bell.
- 1926
- Collections - Artifact
Sesqui-Centennial International Exposition Souvenir Pin, 1926
The Sesquicentennial International Exposition celebrated the 150th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Though more than six million attendees visited Philadelphia in 1926, the fair was not profitable and disappointed organizers following the city's successful Centennial Exhibition of 1876. Still, many fairgoers commemorated the experience, returning home with souvenirs like this lapel pin depicting Philadelphia's Liberty Bell.
- Installing Replica of Liberty Bell in Henry Ford Museum Clocktower, October 1929 -
- October 01, 1929
- Collections - Artifact
Installing Replica of Liberty Bell in Henry Ford Museum Clocktower, October 1929
- Installing Replica of Liberty Bell in Henry Ford Museum Clocktower, October 1929 -
- October 01, 1929
- Collections - Artifact
Installing Replica of Liberty Bell in Henry Ford Museum Clocktower, October 1929
- Sesqui-Centennial Exposition Souvenir Liberty Bell Pencil, 1926 - The Sesquicentennial International Exposition celebrated the 150th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Though more than six million attendees visited Philadelphia in 1926, the fair was not profitable and disappointed organizers following the city's successful Centennial Exhibition of 1876. Still, many fairgoers commemorated the experience, returning home with souvenirs like this pencil depicting Philadelphia's Liberty Bell.
- 1926
- Collections - Artifact
Sesqui-Centennial Exposition Souvenir Liberty Bell Pencil, 1926
The Sesquicentennial International Exposition celebrated the 150th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Though more than six million attendees visited Philadelphia in 1926, the fair was not profitable and disappointed organizers following the city's successful Centennial Exhibition of 1876. Still, many fairgoers commemorated the experience, returning home with souvenirs like this pencil depicting Philadelphia's Liberty Bell.
- Sesqui-Centennial International Exposition Pin, 1926 - The Sesquicentennial International Exposition celebrated the 150th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Though more than six million attendees visited Philadelphia in 1926, the fair was not profitable and disappointed organizers following the city's successful Centennial Exhibition of 1876. Still, many fairgoers commemorated the experience, returning home with souvenirs like this pin depicting Philadelphia's Liberty Bell.
- 1926
- Collections - Artifact
Sesqui-Centennial International Exposition Pin, 1926
The Sesquicentennial International Exposition celebrated the 150th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Though more than six million attendees visited Philadelphia in 1926, the fair was not profitable and disappointed organizers following the city's successful Centennial Exhibition of 1876. Still, many fairgoers commemorated the experience, returning home with souvenirs like this pin depicting Philadelphia's Liberty Bell.
- Covered Sugar Bowl, 1875-1880 - The United States celebrated the 100th anniversary of its independence in 1876. To mark the event, glass manufacturers created plates, goblets, vases and sugar bowls decorated with symbols of American Independence. Proud citizens purchased these commemorative items to use and display in their houses and on their tables for years to come.
- 1875-1880
- Collections - Artifact
Covered Sugar Bowl, 1875-1880
The United States celebrated the 100th anniversary of its independence in 1876. To mark the event, glass manufacturers created plates, goblets, vases and sugar bowls decorated with symbols of American Independence. Proud citizens purchased these commemorative items to use and display in their houses and on their tables for years to come.