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Lot 415G:
1904 St. Louis World’s Fair Leather Coin Purse – Government Building Souvenir
Original leather coin purse from the 1904 St Louis Worlds Fair Louisiana Purchase Exposition featuring an embossed image of the Government Building with American flags and the inscription St Louis USA 1904
These small purses were sold as period souvenirs and remain desirable among collectors of early American exposition memorabilia
The purse retains its metal clasp and the embossed design is still visible despite age appropriate wear to the leather
A genuine artifact from one of the most historically significant worlds fairs of the early 20th century
Approximate size
2 3 4 in by 2 3 4 in
Condition
Shows expected wear consistent with age
Leather worn but intact
Clasp functional
A charming and authentic 1904 Worlds Fair souvenir ready for display or collection
Condition: Authentic
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