1933 Century of Progress Chicago

1933 Century of Progress Chicago Event Button Museum
Category
Event
Chicago
Additional Images
1933 Century of Progress Chicago button back Event Button Museum
Sub Categories
Illustrations
Text on Button 1933 Century of Progress Chicago
Image Description

Gold and brown button with the Chicago World's Fair emblem at the top and an inscription saying "Chicago" on the bottom. 
Back Style
Unlocking pin
The Shape
Circle
The Size
1 1/2 inch
Year / Decade Made
1933
1930s
Additional Information

The 1933 Century of Progress International Exposition was held in Chicago to celebrate the City’s centennial. The exposition lasted from May 27th, 1933 to October 31st, 1934 and boasted a cumulative attendance of over 48 million guests throughout the duration of the event. The fair was so successful it is the only international fair in American history to be economically self-sufficient.  
Catalog ID EV0415