Pan-American Exposition
Classification
containers
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener
Accession Number
1980-14-1434
About this artwork
Research in Progress
Art Historical Context
Step into the vibrant world of early 20th-century world's fairs with *Pan-American Exposition* (1901), a captivating artifact produced by the Whitehead & Hoag Company. piece hails from the grand Pan-American Exposition held in Buffalo, New York—a dazzling showcase of technological innovation,lassical architecture, and Pan-American unity that drew millions of visitors. Classified as a "container" within the Smithsonian Collection, it likely served as a practical souvenir, evoking the era's excitement through its commemorative design. Whitehead & Hoag, in manufacturing promotional items like ce...