"An Old English Home," New York Doll Hospital Advertising Fan, circa 1930

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Artifact Overview

This fan did more than create a refreshing breeze--it advertised! The New York Doll Hospital in Detroit, Michigan, distributed fans like this to promote its services. The toy shop made well-loved dolls new, replacing missing hair or broken parts. The shop also carried a line of dolls and doll accessories.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Advertising fan

Date Made

circa 1930

Subject Date

circa 1930

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

86.7.3.2

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Card stock

Technique

Printing (Process)

Color

Multicolored

Dimensions

Height: 7 in
Width: 9 in

"An Old English Home," New York Doll Hospital Advertising Fan, circa 1930