Wrigley Gum Samples
From Bob Catania, West Hills, CA
World's Fair Coloring Book
Jumbo "Coloring Book". "New York World's Fair 1939 Officially Licensed". Published by "The Saalfield Publishing Company" of "Akron. Ohio". This 60 page book has the outline of several buildings on the inside for children to color in. The cover pictures the Trylon and Perisphere and a few surrounding buildings. Size: 11 inches wide by 15 1/4 inches high.
A Doll from the 1939 Fair
July 2013
She's nine inchestall and is dressed in what appears to be a swiss outfit -- green cotton dress, white lace apron, felt cap and vest, little black strap shoes and white socks and undies. She's made of a composite material.
Dr. Scholl's Pocket-sized Booklet
From Bob Catania
Gardens on Parade Magnifying Glass
Magnifying glass: "Gardens on Parade 1939"
Size: 2 1/4" tall by 1"
From Andy Kaufman
WF Pocket Knife
Pocket Knife with 2 blades. The sides are a plastic made to look like mother of pearl. On one side pictures the Trylon & Perisphere and has "New York World's Fair 1939" printed on it in blue and orange. One blade is marked at the bottom "Colonial Prov. R.I.". Both blades open on the same side. Size: Holder with blades closed: 2 1/4" long by 7/16" wide.
World's Fair Pail
Lithographed Sand Pail with "New York World's Fair" around the top and "1939" on the sides of the Trylon and Perisphere. There are also 6 fair flags on poles. The colors are orange, blue, white and beige. Size: 5 5/8" tall (not including the handle) by 5 1/4" diameter at the top.