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Original 1934 Chicago World’s Fair Ephemera – Walgreens Promotional Napkin
Authentic paper napkin distributed during the 1934 Century of Progress International Exposition in Chicago. This piece was produced as disposable advertising for Walgreens’ multiple store locations operating at the fair and nearby entrances.
Napkins like this were intended for single use and discarded, making surviving examples exceptionally scarce. This is an original period item — not a reproduction.
Details:
• Event: 1934 Century of Progress World’s Fair (Chicago)
• Business: Walgreens
• Item Type: Promotional paper napkin (ephemera)
• Material: Thin paper with single-color blue ink
• Era: 1930s
• Origin: United States
Condition:
• Age-appropriate wear including light creasing and edge wear
• No modern reprint markings
• See photos for exact condition and paper texture
Why it’s collectible:
• Disposable World’s Fair advertising rarely survives
• Strong crossover appeal: World’s Fair collectors, Walgreens history, Chicago history, advertising ephemera collectors
• Excellent display or archival piece
