Fan

Object Name:

Fan

Object ID:

1969.006.191 a

Date:

1875

Description:

Fan, advertising screen. Octagonal cardboard leaf, white with black printing on front: "LADIES: / WE HONOR THE MEMORY / OF THE MINUTE MEN / ON HAND! ALL READY! / 1775". On reverse is 1875 calendar with text, "Use REDDING'S / RUSSIA SALVE For Flesh wounds etc. / USED IN / 1775 / USED IN / 1875"; Russian text in center. Round wooden handle.

Material:

Wood
Paper

Dimensions:

H-10.75 W-7.4 D-0.35 inches

Credit Line:

Bequest of Helen Dadmun Doble

People:

Doble, Helen I. (1881-1968)

Subjects:

Fans (Accessories), Calendars, Advertisements, Advertising, Minutemen (Militia)