Fan, Hand
Object number2011.128.1
Manufacturer
The Osborne Company
OriginClifton, NJ
Mediumcardboard; metal
Credit LineGift of Ron Kostelniuk
DescriptionPaper hand fan in a bell-shape that has three parts which extend to make the fan larger.Dimensions7.375 x 10.25 in. (18.7 x 26 cm)InscriptionsReverse side, printed, "CARL W. LEMMON / MORTUARY / 12 SOUTH FOURTH ST. / DUQUESNE, PENNA. / PHONE 23700".
DIrections on rounded tabs, "PULL".
Handwritten numbers in pencil below text.
MarksMaker's information beneath advertising text "THE OSBORNE CO., CLIFTON, N.J.", as well as on handle "PAT 225590 & PAT APPL FOB[?] / MADE IN USA".
Historical NotesFan from the Carl W. Lemmon Mortuary in Duquesne, Pennsylvania. Donor Ron Kostelniuk found it in an antique shop in Canada and sent it to the History Center. It is a paper fan with flower design on the front and the Mortuary name and phone number on the reverse side.
Related institution
Carl W. Lemmon Mortuary
On View
Not on view
1950-1959
c. 1947
1950-1959
c. 1900
