Historical information

These two fans which are simply made were possibly advertising or promotional items as both have business details of Warrnambool businesses on the reverse of the image and construction is simple in design and materials. Fans of many different designs and constructions were a common object with wide spread use.

Significance

These fans are attractive and functional objects which have social significance. These have the added local significance with advertisements for local businesses on the reverse. They will be useful for display.

Physical description

These two fans are oval in shape with a wooden handle. .1 has an image of a dark haired lady, There is an advertisement for Cramond &Dickson Port Fairy and London on the reverse, while .2 has an advertisement for E J Smart , The Pastry King, Liebig St and an image of a young girl with a cat on the front.

Inscriptions & markings

.1 Cramond & Dickson Direct Importers Warrnambool..2 E J Smart Liebig St Warrnambool.
Both fans have Chas, Steele & Co Melbourne.