This week's tablescape is a day early because it gives a nod to the 114th anniversary of the 1904 World's Fair, which opened on April 30th. Considering today's date and my fondness for the fair, it only seemed appropriate that I toss together this table. Although its real name was The Louisiana Purchase Exposition, it's always been known as the former. It opened on this date and ran through December 1st and must have been a spectacular international event! More than 60 countries were highlighted and it drew over 19 million guests. I'm sure I can't adequately appreciate all it had to offer to the world, but I feel as though I have a small idea of its grandness through books, articles and a personal interview (conducted 37 years ago) with my great aunt and uncle's elderly friend who had attended the fair as a young child. Additionally, I am a member of the World's Fair Society and have learned much from the expert members, lectures, outings and additional books.
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We purchased this authentic souvenir plate as a joined wedding anniversary gift years ago. It depicts the Palace of Liberal Arts.
This, too, is an authentic souvenir we purchased through the World's Fair Society. Ruby glasses were a very common keepsake from the fair and aren't valuable since they're so "ordinary". We still think it's pretty!
 
This mug was a gift from my parents when I wrote my high school term paper on the 1904 World's Fair. The exposition was to commemorate the 1803 purchase of the Louisiana Purchase, of course, but occurred a year late since the large-scale project could not be completed by 1903.
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| The flowers have absolutely no significance or association to the fair. I just thought the beautiful crab and red bud blossoms added texture to the centerpiece! |
Do you know any stories about the World's Fair? If so, I'd love for you to share them with me. Have a wonderful day!