Visitors to the Buck Rogers 25th Century Show at the 1934 World’s Fair in Chicago received this promotional pin, proclaiming, “I saw the Buck Rogers 25th Century Show – Did You?” The Buck Rogers show and pin exemplified the Fair's forward-looking theme of “A Century of Progress.”
Collector Michael O'Harro donated this pin to the Museum in 1993.
Display Status
This object is on display in James S. McDonnell Space Hangar at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA.
Object Details
Country of Origin
United States of America
Type
MEMORABILIA-Popular Culture
Manufacturer
Unknown
Dimensions
3-D: 1 x 2.5cm (3/8 x 1 in.)
Materials
Overall metal, probably tin
Inventory Number
A19970940000
Credit Line
Gift of Michael O'Harro, Copyright probably Robert C. Dille
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
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