Fan, Hand
Fan, Hand
Fan, Hand

Fan, Hand

Object number2010.29.1
Mediumpaper; wood; metal
Credit LineGift of Cordelia E. Carter
DescriptionHand fan made from white oval card stock and wooden handle. Yellow decorative foiliage around outer edge, and yellow diagonal lines on reverse. Attached via staples to paint stirrer. Printed on obverse is funeral home information surrounding black and white image of building with car in front, and black figure walking. Printed on reverse is funeral home information surrounding four black and white printed photographs of funeral directors.Dimensions8.625 x 13 in. (21.9 x 33 cm)
InscriptionsPrinted on obverse, "THE WEST FUNERAL HOME / [image] / PITTSBURGH'S MOST BEAUTIFUL FUNERAL HOME / DEDICATED TO SERVE YOU / OFFICE PHONE- 471-2626 / 2215 WYLIE AVENUE - PITTSBURGH, PA. - 15219 / Over 40 Years Of Service / Is Your Guarentee Of Satisfaction".

Printed on reverse, "THE WEST FUNERAL HOME / [printed photographs of "Funeral Director(s)" / [address and phone number repeated] / WE SERVE ALL / COMMUNITIES / Parking / Facilities / Adjacent to The / Funeral Home"; "All Arrangements / Are Made To Comply / With Desires / Promptly-Economically".
Historical NotesPart of a collection of personal items and memorabilia belonging to Ruby Gould (1914-2009) and her husband Jesse Gould, Jr. (1913-1977). Ruby Gould was a Minister of Music and organist at several Pittsburgh churches including Macedonia and Mt. Zion Baptist. Jesse Gould was a 1931 graduate of Westinghouse High School, a World War II veteran, and worked for 34 years at Westinghouse Research and Atomic Division in Forest Hills. The Goulds were married for 34 years.
Related institution (founded 1932)
Previous owner (1914 - 2009)
Previous owner (1913 - 1977)
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