This auction is for nine souvenir items from the 1933 Chicago World's Fair - Century of Progress. 


Two (2) cosmetic compacts (both open/close/latch)

Two (2) metal bookmarks

Three (3) pressed penny souvenirs including 1 - (Lama Temple of Jehol - the Folden Pavilion) - this landmark was a highly publicized, piece-by-piece half-scale replica of an 18th-century Tibetan Buddhist temple from Chengde, China.  1 - Skyride and 1 - Travel & Transport Building

One (1) Black Forest Village medallion

One (1) Brass matchbox cover dated 1934 with the official stylized emblem of the A Century of Progress International Exposition. The imagery depicts the planet Saturn with its rings, a symbol heavily chosen for the fair to represent scientific advancement, space exploration, and futuristic technology. 

All items are used - Please see photos for condition and item details. Contact me if any questions or for additional images.