Description
Original - 1939 New York City Fair original souvenir tin coin bank. Has rust, paint chipping. No dents. Has a nice patina. Sponsored by Libby's Treasure Ship, Chicago. World War II loomed as the 1939-1940 "World of Tomorrow" New York World's Fair opened. Centerpieces of the fair were the Trylon, a 728 foot tapering column, & the Perisphere, a huge globe. The fair, held in Flushing Meadow Park in Queens, boasted more than two million flowers & 10,000 trees on the site of an original dump. Among the "World of Tomorrow" previews were air conditioning, television, nylon & General Motor's "Futurama", a prediction of auto freeway systems which reportedly drew 28,000 visitors daily. Almost 45 million visitors attended the 1 1/2 year fair, which also commemorated the 150th anniversary of George Washington's presidency. Measures about 3.75 inches tall & about 2.25 inches across. Three-inch ruler added to some pictures to show size/scale. Overall nice wear & discoloration due to age. All is intact incl. the original plug. See pictures for condition. Great subject matter & eye appeal. We work hard at customer service & seamless transactions. If a problem does arise, please contact us. Thank you! We deal & specialize in all sorts of Vietnam War patches, fine collectibles & vintage tobacco premiums - please let us know if you have any questions. We've been selling online since the late 1990s. Will ship securely USPS mail with tracking no later than the next business day. Please email with any questions. Thanks! International Sales - the buyer is responsible for any & all Custom Fees. 1939 Ny Worlds Fair Bank Coin Tin Souvenir Nyc New York City
