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This is a 1920s hand fan featuring Pope Pius XI. Made by Brown & Bigelow (which still exists today) in St. Paul, Minnesota for the Huggins Funeral Home in Abingdon, Illinois (later became the Wiggins Funeral Home).
Pope Pius XI served as pope from 1922 until his passing in 1939. Often you will see the images of popes more frequently used when they are first ordained so I\'m thinking this was produced around 1922 but could have been produced at a later date but not likely later than 1939.
Approx. 18\" long and 8\" wide. Paper is made of a thicker material with a sturdy wood handle. The handle is stapled (staples are not rusted) and glued onto the fan. Bound to last for many more decades to come.
Great condition - very good color and well-preserved vintage hand fan. A little browning due to age on the back but that\'s about it. Shipping and the blah, blah, blah... I\'m a one-man-band BUT, I still will get your order in the mail the same or next business day, ALWAYS with efforts to prevent shipping damage while in transit. If you want to buy multiple items from my store, please do. The shipping costs may look ugly but, do not fear – I am easy to work with. – I will combine and quickly refund any excess shipping costs. You can also reach out to me before making the bulk item purchase and I can reduce the shipping costs before you make the purchase. I try to be diligent in providing accurate descriptions and conditions, but I can make mistakes – please forgive me. I\'m always open to listening to any complaints and response regarding orders or any information on my listings that you deem incorrect or inaccurate – Again, I am easy to work with. Thank you
