Object Record
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Metadata
Object Name |
Souvenir |
Date |
1893 |
Other Name |
1893 World's Fair Cup |
Description |
Silver formed into a cylindrical shape with a recessed bottom and an open top. Around base on outsides is a narrow band of raised floral design. Top has a rolled lip edge. Straight sides. Handle forms a half heart shape with square outline and scroll ends where handle connects to sides. Center of handle has a small raised ring. Front of cup opposite the handle is an elaborate floral etched design. In middle of floral design is text reading, "WORLD'S FAIR / 1893". Underside stamped with, "14". |
Collection |
Adams Museum Collection |
Catalog Number |
ART.081.093.001 |
Material |
Silver |
People |
Adams, William Emery Adams, Lucile |
Search Terms |
Chicago World's Fair Souvenirs 1890s Columbian Exposition World's Fair, 1893 |