{"product_id":"1939-new-york-worlds-fair-advertising-poster","title":"New York World's Fair","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis captivating aerial preview map offered Americans a tantalizing glimpse of the World of Tomorrow before the gates even opened. Produced by the Beech-Nut Packing Company for their holiday gift boxes, this promotional piece transforms commercial advertising into a document of collective anticipation, capturing the nation's excitement for what would become one of the most celebrated expositions in American history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe detailed bird's eye illustration reveals the Fair's ambitious layout in Flushing Meadows, with the iconic Trylon and Perisphere standing sentinel at the Theme Center. Yellow callouts guide visitors to major attractions: the Bridge of Wings, Fountain Lake Amphitheatre, and the Communication and Transportation areas. Beech-Nut naturally highlights their own pavilion at the corner of Rainbow Avenue and Garden Way, inviting fairgoers to \"enjoy a visit there.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeyond its promotional purpose, this piece serves as a fascinating snapshot of late Depression-era infrastructure development, referencing the IRT, BMT, and Independent subway lines, the Long Island Railroad, and the newly completed Grand Central Parkway and Triborough Bridge. A charming piece of pre-Fair ephemera that captures American optimism on the eve of both a world's fair and a world war.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9.0\" x 12.0\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very Good, Age-appropriate wear, fading and toning. Repaired tear in upper center. General border wear. Please use the photo zoom feature to get a better understanding of overall condition. *Additional photos available upon request. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Authentic Vintage Posters","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45090271527027,"sku":"P8052","price":142.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0088\/3005\/8556\/files\/edited_433328d3-1d1d-4562-81e0-1c7778248d7e.jpg?v=1781212758","url":"https:\/\/www.authenticvintageposters.com\/en-nl\/products\/1939-new-york-worlds-fair-advertising-poster","provider":"Authentic Vintage Posters","version":"1.0","type":"link"}