1939 NY World's Fair Masthead
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World's Fair Puzzle

World's Fair Puzzle
From Andy Kaufman

"World's Fair Trylon - Perisphere Puzzle" made by the "Helenhart Novelty Corp."

Size: Box is 1" by 1" by 2 1/8" tall.


Jig-O-Pin - Puzzle of Tomorrow

Jig-O-Pin - Puzzle of Tomorrow
From Andy Kaufman

"Jig-O-Pin" "Puzzle of Tomorrow," "New York World's Fair" with the Trylon and Perisphere pictured on the box top.

This puzzle had 64 pieces that make a cube when put together.

The puzzle is called "Jig-O-Pin" because you use pins, actually thin metal dowels to hold the pieces together while you build it.

Size: Box is: 10 1/2" by 5 1/2" by 2 3/4". The square puzzle is a 3 1/2" cube.


Comb Holder

comb holder
From Andy Kaufman

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Trav-ler Radio Advertisement
(3" x 6" closed)
From Bob Catania

Napkin Holder

Napkin Holder
2 3/4" x 3"
From Bob Catania

Metal Social Security Cards

metal Social Security Card
Image courtesy of  Dena Browning
The Social Security Act was signed by FDR on 8/14/35. Just 4 years later, someone was making money selling these metal cards. You can still get metal SS cards without the World's Fair design.

And here's another one I found on the web.
another metal Social Security Card