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Funland poster for the Centennial Exhibition
Charles Haines' The Fun of the Fair poster
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Charles Haines' The Fun of the Fair poster for the Centennial Exhibition.
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Description
Shows 'fun map' of the fair grounds and the exhibition tower. Features include side shows, a dance band, restaurant, television (yes!), Chinese theatre, brass band, shark pool, go-kart track, etc.
A static version of this image is available on Timeframes
Alexander Turnbull Library
Reference: Eph-E-EXHIBITION-1939-01
Further information and copies of this image may be obtained from the Library through its 'Timeframes' website, http://timeframes.natlib.govt.nz
Permission of the Alexander Turnbull Library, National Library of New Zealand, Te Puna Matauranga o Aotearoa, must be obtained before any re-use of this image.
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