"Booker T. Washington" Fan Advertising Jacobs Brothers Funeral Home, circa 1955
THF810681 / "Booker T. Washington" Fan Advertising Jacobs Brothers Funeral Home, circa 1955
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Artifact Overview
By the twentieth century, fans could be inexpensively produced as souvenirs or advertisements. Funeral homes were among the businesses that commonly distributed advertising fans, often to local churches. This example advertises services offered by the Jacobs Brothers Funeral Home in Indianapolis, Indiana. The Jacobs brothers were active in nearby African-American congregations whose members likely identified with Booker T. Washington, featured on the front.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Advertising fan
Date Made
circa 1955
Subject Date
circa 1955
Creators
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Advertised service offered by Jacobs Brothers Funeral Home, Indianapolis, Indiana. Card made by David Lionel Press, Chicago, Illinois.
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2001.48.19
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Wood (Plant Material)
Dimensions
Height: 11.875 in
Width: 7.5 in
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