Sport Advertising Fans, ca. 1902 #lace and museum‑quality textile pieces

and museum‑quality textile pieces

the silk bows

Despite minor imperfections - such as light stains and a worn silk upper layer - the dress remains a remarkable example of timeless design

3rd Duke of Cumberland and Teviotdale

it shows only minimal signs of age and use

Sport Advertising Fans, ca. 1902 #lace and museum‑quality textile piecesThis 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