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Connecticut Historical Society collection, 2017.13.2, Connecticut Historical Society, Copyright…
Advertising Fan
Connecticut Historical Society collection, 2017.13.2, Connecticut Historical Society, Copyright Undetermined

Advertising Fan

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions: 11 7/16 × 1/16 × 6 5/8in. (29.1 × 0.2 × 16.8cm)
ClassificationsInformation Artifacts
Credit LineConnecticut Museum of Culture and History collection
DescriptionCardboard advertising fan for John B. Zatti Esso Super Service Station in Windsor, Connecticut. The front of the fan features artwork depicting a lake with trees on the left and a mountain peak in the background. The reverse of the fan features information and illustrations printed in black about John B. Zatti's Esso Service Station, including contact information and available products. The illustrations depict three men eating sandwiches, a man in an apron with a toolbox, and a man pumping gas. There is a metal stabilizing rod inserted in the fan handle.
Object number2017.13.2
InscribedPrinted in black on back: "SANDWICHES/ THAT YOU WILL LIKE!/ JOHN B. ZATTI/ ESSO/ Super Service Station/ Everything for your car/ Batteries, Tires, Accessories/ Washing, Simonizing, Lubricating/ 39 BROAD STREET WINDSOR, CONN. TEL. 266"
Subject Terms
    On View
    Not on view
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