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Image of Tea cup and saucer, souvenirs from Century 21 Seattle World's Fair, 1962

Tea cup and saucer, souvenirs from Century 21 Seattle World's Fair, 1962

This souvenir was collected by Rick Lancaster whose avid interest in the 1962 World's Fair was predicated on the fact that it opened on his birthday (April 21) and he was a employed at the Seattle Center for a number of years.
ID Number:1992.72.6
Date:1962
Image of Metal blue tray, souvenir from Century 21 Seattle World's Fair, 1962

Metal blue tray, souvenir from Century 21 Seattle World's Fair, 1962

This souvenir was collected by Rick Lancaster whose avid interest in the 1962 World's Fair was predicated on the fact that it opened on his birthday (April 21) and he was a employed at the Seattle Center for a number of years.
ID Number:1992.72.12
Date:1962
Image of Tall silver metal cigarette lighter in the shape of Space Needle, souvenir from Century 21 Seattle World's Fair, 1962

Tall silver metal cigarette lighter in the shape of Space Needle, souvenir from Century 21 Seattle World's Fair, 1962

This souvenir was collected by Rick Lancaster whose avid interest in the 1962 World's Fair was predicated on the fact that it opened on his birthday (April 21) and he was a employed at the Seattle Center for a number of years.
ID Number:1992.72.26
Date:1962
Image of Fabric for skirt from the Century 21 Seattle World's Fair, 1962

Fabric for skirt from the Century 21 Seattle World's Fair, 1962

The design printed on this fabric shows the lights and buildings featured at Century 21, Seattle World's Fair. Visitors could purchase yards of fabric like this to make their own clothes or other items as souvenirs of the fair.
ID Number:2007.2.42
Date:1962
Image of Souvenir umbrella from Century 21, Seattle World's Fair, 1962

Souvenir umbrella from Century 21, Seattle World's Fair, 1962

This paper folding umbrella was a favorite souvenir for Seattle World's Fair attendeees.
ID Number:2011.1.127
Date:1962
Image of LP record album, The Young Fresh Fellows,

LP record album, The Young Fresh Fellows, "The Fabulous Sounds of the Pacific Northwest," PopLlama Products, 1984

The Young Fresh Fellows are an alternative rock group that was formed in 1981 in Seattle, Washington. PopLlama Records, founded by Conrad Uno in Seattle, produced the Young Fresh Fellows' debut album, The Fabulous Sounds of Pacific Northwest, in 1984. The album title and cover were inspired by an actual record produced by the regional phone company Pacific Northwest Bell.…
ID Number:2011.92.28
Date:1984
Image of Century 21 Seattle World's Fair charm bracelet, 1962

Century 21 Seattle World's Fair charm bracelet, 1962

This bracelet is a souvenir from Century 21 (Seattle World's Fair) and features charms of the Space Needle, Coliseum, C-21 logo, Science Center, and Monorail.
ID Number:2014.96.1
Date:1962
Image of Souvenir doll from the Seattle World's Fair, Century 21, ca. 1962

Souvenir doll from the Seattle World's Fair, Century 21, ca. 1962

The MOHAI collection contains an abundant number of souvenirs, tickets, photos, and other ephemera from Century 21, Seattle World's Fair in 1962. This "Mexico" doll is one of the many that represented different countries around the world, and were sold as part of the "Brides of All Nations" collectibles.
ID Number:2018.38.2
Date:1962
Image of Matchbox from Doc Maynard's restaurant, ca. 2000

Matchbox from Doc Maynard's restaurant, ca. 2000

Doc Maynards is a long established restaurant and bar located in Seattle's Pioneer Square. It is named after one of the city's prominent early settlers and it is also where Seattle's famous Underground Tours begin. David "Doc" Maynard was an early physician and medicine shop owner who tended Seattle settlers and Duwamish people alike in the 1850s. But, he was…
ID Number:2021.86.2
Date:Circa 2000
Image of Seattle World's Fair pennant, 1962

Seattle World's Fair pennant, 1962

The MOHAI collection contains a wide range of souvenirs from Seattle’s 1962 World's Fair, also known as the Century 21 Exposition. The donor of this pennant purchased it at the fair as a child. She was living in Sacramento at the time, and her family drove up and camped in Kent to visit the Exposition.
ID Number:2022.44.1
Date:1962
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