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- Century of Progress Souvenir Bridge Set, 1933 - Chicago's 1933-34 Century of Progress Exposition used the theme of progress to buoy national optimism during the darkest years of the Great Depression. Many fairgoers returned home with mementos, such as this bridge set depicting landmarks from the exposition.
- 1933
- Collections - Artifact
Century of Progress Souvenir Bridge Set, 1933
Chicago's 1933-34 Century of Progress Exposition used the theme of progress to buoy national optimism during the darkest years of the Great Depression. Many fairgoers returned home with mementos, such as this bridge set depicting landmarks from the exposition.
- Bridge Tally Set, circa 1925 - During the 1920s and 30s, many middle-class women would gather to play a game of bridge. The card game had recently grown in popularity and bridge parties provided a social outlet. Hostesses purchased bridge sets like this one from the 1920s to coordinate the party and impress her guests.
- circa 1925
- Collections - Artifact
Bridge Tally Set, circa 1925
During the 1920s and 30s, many middle-class women would gather to play a game of bridge. The card game had recently grown in popularity and bridge parties provided a social outlet. Hostesses purchased bridge sets like this one from the 1920s to coordinate the party and impress her guests.