Fans
Original OwnerPaid for by
A Connecticut Party
(American)
MakerMade by
Unknown
Date1994
MediumPaper, wood, and metal staples
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width of fan .4): 12 15/16 x 7 7/8in. (32.9 x 20cm)
ClassificationsGovernment and Politics
Credit LineGift of Mr. and Mrs. David Schwartz
Object number2005.144.4-.5
DescriptionTwo cardboard fans with thin wooden handles, each printed with the slogan of a political candidate. The top of each fan is a field of blue with five white stars; the middle of each fan is white; and the bottom of each fan, adjoining the wooden handle, is an area with alternating red and white stripes. Printed in white letters in the blue area is, "I'M A FAN OF". Printed in black letters in the white area is, "EUNICE STRONG/ GROARK/ GOVERNOR/ Paid for by a Connecticut Party, Thomas Heithaus, Treasurer". The handle of each fan is attached with two staples, one in the middle and one at the bottom of the fan.
The back of each fan has a white sticker with blue and yellow printing adhered across the back. In blue lettering, the sticker on each fan reads, "EUNICE STRONG/ GROARK/ GOVERNOR/ Paid for by Groark '94 Committee, Thomas L. Heithaus, Treasurer".
The back of each fan has a white sticker with blue and yellow printing adhered across the back. In blue lettering, the sticker on each fan reads, "EUNICE STRONG/ GROARK/ GOVERNOR/ Paid for by Groark '94 Committee, Thomas L. Heithaus, Treasurer".
Status
Not on view
