Vintage 1939 New York World's Fair Tru-Vue 3-Dimension Filmstrips - Lot of 5
Up for sale is an incredibly rare, highly collectible partial set of 5 vintage Tru-Vue 3D filmstrips documenting the historic 1939-1940 New York World's Fair ("The World of Tomorrow").
Unlike standard natural scenic travelogues, Tru-Vue sets focusing on legendary World's Fairs are among the most highly prized and heavily sought-after pieces by both 3D stereoview collectors and World's Fair memorabilia enthusiasts. Each filmstrip features 14 crisp, eye-popping black and white 3D stereoscopic images capturing the cutting-edge futuristic pavilions, exhibitions, and mid-century architecture just before the outbreak of WWII.
These rectangular film cards are designed for use with a vintage Tru-Vue handheld stereoscope viewer. Each strip comes housed in its original red-and-white or silver-and-red numbered protective paper box sleeve, showcasing beautiful art deco typography.
What is Included in This 5-Piece World's Fair Lot:
  1. Subject 1205 (New York World's Fair #1 - General Views): Iconic panoramic 3D sweeps of the Trylon and Perisphere, central plazas, and fountains.
  2. Subject 1206 (New York World's Fair #2 - Foreign Exhibits): Captures the stunning architecture and cultural showcases of the international pavilions.
  3. Subject 1209 (New York World's Fair #5 - Social Exhibits): Explores mid-century community lifestyle, healthcare, and educational pavilions.
  4. Subject 1211 (New York World's Fair #7 - Transportation): Spectacular views of futuristic automotive, railroad, and aviation exhibits.
  5. Subject 1212 (New York World's Fair #8 - Amusements): Focuses on the legendary parachute jump, midway games, and nightlife attractions.
Condition Details:
  • Film Strips: The film transparency channels are physically intact, clean, and run smoothly through standard viewers. The sprocket holes are clean with no tears, and the classic black & white images remain sharp with clear contrast.
  • Paper Box Sleeves: All 5 storage sleeves are present, structural, and fully legible. They show light vintage shelf wear, minor corner rub, and minor pencil markings/scratches typical of 85-year-old paper items, but have no major structural crushing or heavy tears.
  • Storage: Kept safely in a clean, dry, smoke-free home environment.