Object
1920Fan
In the 1890s manufacturers used fans for commercial purposes. They advertised not only services related to dress, such as department stores, but also shops, restaurants and theatres. This type of fan was usually made of cheap printed paper, with wooden sticks, and in large numbers. The designs echoed the popular decorative styles of the day, such as Art Nouveau and Art Deco. This fan has a striking Art Deco image of Pierrot. On the reverse are photographs of the Brasserie Universelle restaurant in Paris.
Fan · Paris · 1920-1929. Printed paper and wood. By Eventails Chambrelent. Victoria and Albert Museum, London.