Sport Advertising Fans, ca. 1902 #lace the silk bows

the silk bows

was designed to reveal the blouse and belt beneath - a fashionable choice in early 20th-century women's daywear

it shows only minimal signs of age and use

3rd Duke of Cumberland and Teviotdale

some soiling on the upper bodice at the chest and shoulder area

Sport Advertising Fans, ca. 1902 #lace the silk bowsThis pair of antique American sports fans, dating to circa 1902, offers a rare glimpse into early 20th century advertising ephemera and the growing popularity of leisure sports in the United States. Likely distributed for promotional purposes, each fan features a vibrant printed imageone depicting a tennis player, the other a golf playercapturing the spirit of Edwardian era athletic culture. Both fans are mounted on wooden handles, with an advertising