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1982 World's Fair (button)

Major collection: Holography
Named collection: Holography Collection
Object type: hologram
Maker: Cowan, James J.; Polaroid Corporation
Date made: 1982
Materials: reflection hologram; foil
Measurements: diameter: 2 in
Nomenclature: commercial
Classification: holograms

Metal pin / button with clasp on back; adhered to pin is a piece of rainbow-colored, holographic foil that shows World's Fair tower with the words THE 1982 WORLD'S FAIR KNOXVILLE TENNESSEE going around the outside perimeter; rings and sunrays come out of the Sunsphere; lettering, Sunsphere, rings and rays all give off a sparkly, rainbow effect.


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MOH-1983.33