File:Ferris Wheel, World's Fair, Chicago Matchsafe, 1893 (CH 18501957).jpg

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English: Ferris Wheel, World's Fair, Chicago Matchsafe, 1893   (Wikidata search (Cirrus search) Wikidata query (SPARQL)  Create new Wikidata item based on this file)
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English: Ferris Wheel, World's Fair, Chicago Matchsafe, 1893
Description
English: Oblong, rounded top and bottom, featuring incised image of ferris wheel, inscribed above, on lid, "World's Fair, Chicago, 1893" and below image, "The Great Ferris Wheel". Reverse features raised imaged of domed building, inscribed above it, "Administration Building" and inscribed above that, "World's Fair", and below, at bottom, "1492-1893". On reverse lid is raised image of long, columned building, inscribed above "Art Palace". Lid hinged on side. Striker on bottom.
Date 1893
date QS:P571,+1893-00-00T00:00:00Z/9
Medium plated brass
Dimensions 7.3 x 4 x 1 cm (2 7/8 x 1 9/16 x 3/8 in. )
institution QS:P195,Q1129820
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Product Design and Decorative Arts
Accession number
1980-14-1115
Credit line Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener
Inscriptions PAT APL'D FOR stamped on bezel.
Notes
  • Type: Matchsafe
  • Country: United States
Source/Photographer Catalog Photo

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