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RARE-1904 St Louis World’s Fair Genuine Leather Coin Purse-Louisiana Purchase.
This comes with the pictured, custom made 8x10 Metal Sign that replicates the original ad used for the Fair.
No rust on the metal trim. Clasp does gently snap closed. Expected wear on the leather after 122 years.Purse is small, more of a novelty item, although it could fit a few small coins. See pictures.
Coin Purse from the 1904 Louisiana Purchase Exposition in St Louis. This collectible item commemorates the World\'s Fair held in the United States in 1904, making it a valuable piece of historical memorabilia.
Rare because they hardly ever comes up for sale.
First Olympics in Western Hemisphere !!!
Palace of Liberal Arts at Louisiana Purchase Exposition, also known as the St. Louis World\'s Fair.
Integrated event: The Olympic Games were held in conjunction with the World\'s Fair.
\"St. Louis 1904\" primarily refers to the Louisiana Purchase Exposition, also known as the St. Louis World\'s Fair, which was a large international exposition that celebrated the centennial of the Louisiana Purchase. The fair was held from April 30 to December 1, 1904, in Forest Park, attracting over 19 million visitors and featuring exhibits, amusements, and the 1904 Summer Olympics. It is remembered for its innovations like the ice cream cone, as well as more controversial aspects like \"human zoos\" and the bizarre Olympic marathon.
The 1904 Summer Olympics were held in St. Louis, Missouri, from July 1 to November 23, 1904. They were the first to be held in the United States and the Western Hemisphere, and were integrated with the Louisiana Purchase Exposition (World\'s Fair).
