{"product_id":"1933-chicago-worlds-fair-souvenir-silver-spoon-wm-a-rogers-science-court-travel","title":"1933 Chicago Worlds Fair Souvenir Silver Spoon Wm A Rogers Science Court Travel","description":"Step into 1933 with a piece of American history! \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis vintage WM. A. ROGERS silver-plated souvenir spoon from the iconic 1933 Chicago World's Fair (A Century of Progress) is a must-have for collectors of historical memorabilia, World's Fair artifacts, or antique silver. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBeautifully detailed with landmark architecture and classic Art Deco imagery, it brings the optimism and innovation of the 1930s straight to your collection.   \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis 1933 World's Fair Chicago features on the front a raised profile of the \"I WILL\" woman wearing a crown adorned with a winged helmet and the words \"I WILL\". \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAbove her head is the year 1933. Below the bust, the phrase \"A CENTURY OF PROGRESS\" is embossed above a stylized globe with trailing lines representing motion or technological rays.   \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe front handle stem reads \"CHICAGO\" in raised block lettering vertically along the stem.   \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe front spoon bowl features an etched\/engraved architectural illustration depicting the Hall of Science complex, labeled at the bottom with \"SCIENCE COURT\".   \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe back handle top features a high-relief architectural depiction of the TRAVEL AND TRANSPORTATION BUILDING, featuring its distinct suspension-cable dome structures.   \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe back handle stem is hallmarked \"WM. A. ROGERS\" stamped near the top neck.   \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBack Spoon Bowl: Smooth silver-plated finish showing minor wear and a small focal spot of heel wear near the center-back curve.   \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 1933 Chicago World's Fair: Officially named A Century of Progress International Exposition, the fair commemorated Chicago’s centennial (1833–1933) while celebrating technological innovation during the Great Depression.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe exposition’s iconic motto was \"Science Finds, Industry Applies, Man Conforms.\" \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt highlighted a futuristic optimism where scientific discovery served as the driver of human progress.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"I WILL\" Symbol: The classic profile on the handle represents the female figure symbol of Chicago, based on the city's official motto, \"I Will,\" created following the Great Chicago Fire to symbolize resilience and forward-looking determination.   \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBuildings Pictured:\u003cbr\u003eScience Court \/ Hall of Science (Front Bowl): Designed by Paul Philippe Cret, this massive U-shaped structure housed mind-expanding exhibits on physics, chemistry, and medicine.   \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTravel and Transportation Building (Back Handle): Designed by Edward Bennett, Hubert Burnham, and John Holabird, this landmark was famous for being the first building in history constructed with a roof suspended by steel cables attached to skyward towers rather than internal columns, creating an enormous column-free interior space.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLength: 5.875 inches   \u003cbr\u003eBowl Width: 1.25 inches   \u003cbr\u003eWeight: 0.9 oz   \u003cbr\u003eMaker: Wm. A. Rogers (Oneida Ltd.)   \u003cbr\u003eMaterial: Silver-plate   \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Wm. A. Rogers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56378819674404,"sku":"WF1933SPOON","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0966\/2273\/9748\/files\/1b84b001-4f5a-4407-9433-8177ed2c6d39.jpg?v=1790207350","url":"https:\/\/studioofclassicgifts.com\/products\/1933-chicago-worlds-fair-souvenir-silver-spoon-wm-a-rogers-science-court-travel","provider":"Studio of Classic Gifts, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}