Fan
1920-1929 (made)
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In the 1890s manufacturers used fans for commercial purposes. They advertised not only services related to dress, such as department stores, but also shops, restaurants and theatres. This type of fan was usually made of cheap printed paper, with wooden sticks, and in large numbers. The designs echoed the popular decorative styles of the day, such as Art Nouveau and Art Deco. This fan has a striking Art Deco image of Pierrot. On the reverse are photographs of the Brasserie Universelle restaurant in Paris.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Printed paper and wood |
| Brief description | Advertising fan, made by Eventails Chambrelent, Paris, France, 1920-1929 |
| Physical description | Folding fan advertising the Brasserie Universelle Restaurant. The sticks are of wood stained dark brown. When open, the fan forms a palmette shape. |
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| Summary | In the 1890s manufacturers used fans for commercial purposes. They advertised not only services related to dress, such as department stores, but also shops, restaurants and theatres. This type of fan was usually made of cheap printed paper, with wooden sticks, and in large numbers. The designs echoed the popular decorative styles of the day, such as Art Nouveau and Art Deco. This fan has a striking Art Deco image of Pierrot. On the reverse are photographs of the Brasserie Universelle restaurant in Paris. |
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| Accession number | T.257-1978 |
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| Record created | December 12, 2003 |
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