The Filson Historical Society Digital Projects

Posters & Advertisements

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Framed original painted poster from the 1924 Kentucky State Fair which won the first place ribbon in the Women’s Department, Art and Craft Section.

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Advertisement for the 1920 Kentucky State Fair on the back of a Ross Seed Company envelope, postmarked July 7, 1920.

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Page from The Fair Encyclopedia published by the Kentucky State Fair, showcasing notable local and TV personalities that were at the 1961 fair. Those present included: Singing Star Randy Atcher from WHAS-TV programs “Hayloft Hoedown” and “T-bar-V Ranch,” Jim Walton of WHAS Radio, and Jack Crowner of WAVE-TV.

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Fan advertising the Kentucky State Fair, September 12th-17th, 1938; when admissions were $0.25 for Adults and $0.10 for children under 14.