• Brand: Sayford Co. • Event: 1939-1940 New York World's Fair • Material: Embossed Metal / Aluminum Foil on Cardboard Backing • Quantity: Set of 2
These vintage embossed metal plaques commemorate the historic 1939 New York World's Fair. The larger rectangular piece features a detailed montage of fair landmarks including the Hall of Communications, Administration Building, and the U.S. Steel Building, alongside period transportation like a steam locomotive and early aircraft. The smaller square piece highlights the iconic Trylon and Perisphere symbols of the fair.
Crafted by the Sayford Co. of Brooklyn, these items serve as authentic historical artifacts from the "World of Tomorrow" exposition. Each piece is constructed with a thin, highly detailed embossed metal surface wrapped over a sturdy cardboard backing, typical of souvenir decorative mats or plaques from the era.
• Manufacturer: Sayford Co. Brooklyn • Origin: Made in USA • Subject: 1939 New York World's Fair • Features: Trylon, Perisphere, Hall of Communications, U.S. Steel Building
Measurements: • Large Plaque Height: 7.25" • Large Plaque Width: 5.25" • Small Plaque Height: 5.25" • Small Plaque Width: 5.25"
Vintage, Antique, Souvenir, 1939, 1940, NYWF, Art Deco, Exposition, Memorabilia, Collectible, Retro, Futurism, History