1934 Chicago World's Fair Havoline Thermometer Postcard A Century of Progress
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1934 Chicago World's Fair Havoline Thermometer Postcard A Century of Progress. Thank you for visiting! This item is in stock and usually ships within 1 business day of your purchase. It will be shipped via ebay Standard Envelope which provides tracking information when it passes through the sorting machines for First Class mail. USPS workers have no way of scanning the barcode on the label. When it marks it as "out for delivery or delivered" it means it has arrived at your local sorting center, not your home address. Depending on your local postal route, it may take several days yet to arrive at your home. Also, consider possible weather delays in the actual time the service takes. Feel free to write if you have any questions. Step back in time to the iconic 1934 Chicago World's Fair, "A Century of Progress International Exposition," with this captivating vintage postcard featuring the Havoline Thermometer. This striking architectural marvel, proudly sponsored by The Texas Company, served as the "World's Tallest Thermometer," soaring higher than a 21-story building. It was a prominent meeting place for fair-goers, accurately displaying temperatures day and night, and a testament to the era's innovative spirit and advertising prowess. The detailed artwork on this collectible card highlights the sleek, towering design of the Havoline Thermometer, a symbol of industrial progress and the advanced Havoline Motor Oil Wax-free. The reverse side provides fascinating historical context, detailing the thermometer's significance and Havoline's product claims. Printed by the Indian Refining Company in 1934, this piece captures a unique blend of engineering achievement, early automotive advertising, and the grandeur of a major international exposition. It's a superb find for collectors of World's Fair memorabilia, Chicago history, or vintage advertising.
