This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/28/2023
[WORLD’S FAIR] ST. LOUIS IN A NUTSHELL. Chicago: Nutshell Novelty Company, (1904). Souvenir and novelty item issued to commemorate the 1904 Louisiana Purchase World’s Fair staged in St. Louis and comprised of a small walnut shell outfitted with patriotic cloth ribbon tie; inside, an accordion-folded strip of paper, die-cut to the shape of the shell, is affixed. When unfolded to an amazing 48" in length, the panels of the paper strip alternately depict and describe the neoclassical buildings constructed for the fair. Fort-four photographic views in all, with some architects credited in the accompanying text. Minor splitting and wear to walnut shell, with ribbon separated, but overall very good condition for this ephemeral souvenir of the exposition.