Economy House / Milano Hand Fan

Object/Artifact

South River Historical & Preservation Society

Name/Title

Economy House / Milano Hand Fan

Entry/Object ID

2004.034.003

Description

Folding hand fan with a scenic landscape of "Majestic Mt. Adams" on the front. The imprint on the back of the fan reads, "The House of Quality; Jewelry - Luggage - Trophies - Gifts; 10 Reid Street, South River, N.J." A sticker for "Milano, South River, (201) 254-2900" has been placed over the words "Economy House." Measures 10-1/2" x 7" unfolded and 5" at the widest point when closed.

Acquisition

Accession

2004.034

Source or Donor

Milano, Mary

Acquisition Method

Donation

Made/Created

Date made

circa 1960 - circa 1980

Time Period

20th Century

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Fan, Hand

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Personal Assistive Objects

Nomenclature Class

Personal Gear

Nomenclature Category

Category 03: Personal Objects

Other Names and Numbers

Other Numbers

Number Type

Hub Sorting

Other Number

028.museum25.001

General Notes

Note Type

Historical Note

Note

Given out as a promotional item by the Milano jewelry store. The business was advertised as the Economy House before reverting to the name of its owner, Joseph F. Milano.