Fan from Little Rock Missionary Baptist Church, circa 1960
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Artifact Overview
Worshipers in the mid-1900s used inexpensive, handheld fans to keep cool in churches without air conditioning--especially in the American South. Local funeral homes often supplied congregations with these fans. One side usually depicted biblical scenes, devotional settings, or even famous individuals. On the other side, the businesses listed vital services and contact information.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Advertising fan
Date Made
circa 1960
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2006.80.44
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Given in Memory of Susana Allen Hunter by Paul Hunter and Tommie and Susie Hunter.
Material
Card stock
Wood (Plant material)
Paper (Fiber product)
Color
Multicolored
Dimensions
Height: 12.5 in
Width: 6.75 in
Inscriptions
Printed on front: REVERENCE / 743
Printed on back: COMPLIMENTS OF/ BROWNLEE FUNERAL HOME/ (SUCCESSOR TO WEATHERLY FUNERAL HOME)/ AND/ MUTUAL SAVINGS LIFE INSURANCE SO.
Printed on back: BROWNLEE FUNERAL HOME/ CAMDEN, ALABAMA/ PHONE 922/ JOHN H. BROWNLEE - ERMA BROWNLEE/ OWNERS
Printed on back: MUTUAL SAVINGS LIFE INSURANCE CO./ 30 YEARES OF SERVING THE ALABAMA/ HOME OFFICE/ DECATUR, ALABAMA/ ORGANIZED 1927
Printed in pencil on back: PLEASE LEAVE THE FAN ON THE BENCH
Printed in pencil on handle: ROCK NO. 2 BAPTIST CHURCH
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