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ANTIQUE GLASS PAPER WEIGHT FROM WORLDS FAIR 1893 CHICAGO FERRIS WHEEL SOUVENIR
ANTIQUE GLASS PAPER WEIGHT FROM WORLDS FAIR 1893 CHICAGO FERRIS WHEEL SOUVENIR
ANTIQUE GLASS PAPER WEIGHT FROM WORLDS FAIR 1893 CHICAGO FERRIS WHEEL SOUVENIR
ANTIQUE GLASS PAPER WEIGHT FROM WORLDS FAIR 1893 CHICAGO FERRIS WHEEL SOUVENIR

ANTIQUE GLASS PAPER WEIGHT FROM WORLDS FAIR 1893 CHICAGO FERRIS WHEEL SOUVENIR

$ 211.2

Availability: 100 in stock
  • World Fair: 1893 Chicago
  • Restocking Fee: No
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
  • Item must be returned within: 30 Days
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Theme: World’s Fairs
  • Condition: Used
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back

    Description

    A fun piece of history, this antique glass paperweight was an “Official Souvenir” of the Ferris wheel’s debut at the Chicago World’s Fair in 1893. On the face is a sepia tone image of the giant attraction, and on the back are printed lots of details bout the Ferris Wheel’s construction--diameter of 45 feet, holding 36 cars, accommodating 60 people, lasting 20 minutes for a trip, etc. Produced by Lovejoy & Co, Chicago, with 1890 handwritten in pen on reverse, though the fair took place in 1893.
    There is a blue painted border under the glass on the sides, which shows age, but overall good condition for its age. 3” in diameter x 1” tall.