Name/Title
FanEntry/Object ID
1111.057.001Description
Open 14 1/2 inches x 8 3/4 inches. Wooden slat supports are painted with silver & gold design. Paper is tan with a yellow, red, and gold floral design and a landscape design in silver in background that depicts pagodas, bridges and trees. Paper on other side is an advertisement. At bottom of fan, fringed string is attached to a metal ring. On back is written 'from Uncle Joe Dodge and Aunt Meda June 21, 1916 My wedding fan( how thrilling, huh?) an ad for carpet sweeper May 24, 1971" (sic) probably 1917.
Original Inscription: Bissell's "Cyco" Ball Bearing Carpet Sweeper. Sweeps thoroughly, easily, silently. Raises no dust.
Subsequent Inscription: From Uncle Joe Dodge & Aunt Meda, June 21, 1916. My wedding fan (How thrilling, Huh?) An "ad" for carpet sweeper. May 24, 1971 Japan