Fan, Hand
Object number2010.11.89
Datec. 1947
OriginJapan
Mediumcardboard
Credit LineGift of Frank Jansen
DescriptionPaper hand fan attached two wooden sticks advertising Zig Zag confections. Red, white, blue. Opens with accordion-like paper in between front and back. Printed text on front advertises Zig Zag confections. Text printed on back is a message about the fan's use and source.Dimensions17 x 7 in. (43.2 x 17.8 cm)MarksPrinted on front, "MODERN / The D.L.C. / CONFECTIONS/ Delicious MOLASSES / POP CORN / NUT / CONFECTION / ZIG ZAG / TRADE MARK REGISTERED / THE FOOD Confection".
Printed on back, " "This is a hand-made trick fan, and can be turned into twenty- / five different designs--all beauti- / ful. It is imported from Japan and / is very expensive, but for a limit- / ed time, we will pack one in each / carton and case of Zig Zag. / It will add to the beauty of your / store or display window. / Zig Zag / adds to your bank account. / Keep it in stock--always. / The D.L. Clark Co., / Pittsburgh" ".
Historical NotesPart of a Clark candy company collection. Donor Frank Jansen grew up in Morningside where he played—center on the offense and a linebacker on defense—for the Morningside Bulldogs in both 1953 (13 years old) and 1954. He started working for the Clark Candy Company in 1961 and retired from the company in 1991. Starting out as a traffic manager in the North Side plant, he moved up to distribution manager, customer service manager, and finally purchasing manager. The D.L. Clark Company started out on the North Side in 1886.
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D.L. Clark Company
(1886 - 1995)
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Frank Jansen
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