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1964-1965 New York World's Fair Souvenir Glass

1964-1965 New York World's Fair Souvenir Glass
Title
1964-1965 New York World's Fair Souvenir Glass
Object name 
Glass
Date 
1964-1965
Medium 
Glass
Dimensions 
Overall: 6 3/4 x 3 3/4 in. (17.1 x 9.5 cm)
Description 
Orange and red frosted cup with the Federal Pavilion image and text: Erected by the United States Government, this pavilion is dedicated to eh theme "Challenge to Greatness". It is sixty-five feet high, the length of a football field on each side and has exterior walls fabricated of multicolored glass, reflecting sunlight during the day, and glowing with interior illumination during the night.
Credit Line 
Gift of Roy Eddey
Object Number 
2008.40f
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Creative: Tronvig Group