posted on November 3, 2002 10:09:49 AM new
I believe this little nut case is from a Worlds Fair but need a little help here....is it from a Worlds Fair and if so, which one? Please forgive the size of the pics....they are small when I upload to AW but huge on here.
posted on November 3, 2002 10:21:27 AM new
It's tough with just the few clues on the small pieces of paper but it may be from this source:
Larson, Judy L. "Three Southern World's Fairs: Cotton States and International Exposition, Atlanta, 1895; Tennessee Centennial, Nashville, 1897; South Carolina Inter-State and West Indian Exposition, Charleston, 1901/2: Creating Regional Self-Portraits through Expositions." Ph.D. diss., Emory University, 1998.
World's fairs were a way in which cities could construct and promote new images of themselves. In the South, fair organizers felt the need to address two issues - first, the image of the South as "coarse" and backward, and second, the perceived division and animosity between the North and the South. The Fine Arts Buildings, Woman's Building's, and Negro Buildings at each of the three fairs are assessed to explore these themes. A bibliography is included.
posted on November 3, 2002 12:05:08 PM new
It might be the 1893 Columbian Expo in Chicago. In any case, a nice collectible piece. I want it.
[ edited by rgrem on Nov 3, 2002 12:16 PM ]
posted on November 3, 2002 01:48:31 PM new
kiara, what would we do without you? that is it, I checked a few of the other buildings too and that is definitely the one.
now for your opinions....
since this is made of metal and so small..
only 1 1/2" long and 1" wide...what are the chances this is very hard to find much less still complete and in good condition?
what kind of bid should I start this at?..I don't like to use reserve but i am thinking it might be wise here...
posted on November 3, 2002 06:46:24 PM new
rarriffle, I can't find any others on the internet and who knows how many are still out there. I'm sure a collector somewhere will want this but as you know, timing is everything on ebay.
What to start it at? Should you use a reserve? I don't know what to suggest on this, maybe someone else has good ideas for you.
I know many say that the word "rare" is overused but I would consider using it on this one if it was mine to list.
