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Image of Handheld battery powered fan from the Seattle World's Fair, 1962

Handheld battery powered fan from the Seattle World's Fair, 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 fan was purchased by the donor's husband when he attended the Fair and it still works!
ID Number:2024.19.1
Date:1962
Image of Set of eight Seattle Centennial glasses with Carnation Cottage Cheese tin lids, 1952

Set of eight Seattle Centennial glasses with Carnation Cottage Cheese tin lids, 1952
The Seattle Centennial in 1952 was a highly celebrated occasion throughout the city during which many events took place and commemorative merchandise was sold. The Carnation Company manufactured this set of eight glasses to promote the Centennial and sell their signature creamed cottage cheese. Each glass features an iconic and nostalgic event that occurred in the first 100 years of…
ID Number:2025.34.1.ONLINE
Date:1952
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