Sport Advertising Fans, ca. 1902

This 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 image—one depicting a tennis player, the other a golf player—capturing the spirit of Edwardian-era athletic culture.

Both fans are mounted on wooden handles, with an advertising imprint on the reverse, suggesting their use as marketing tools during public events or commercial campaigns. Measuring approx. 35 cm in length, they are in good condition, with visible signs of wear and use consistent with age. Please note: decorative items shown in some images are not included.

This rare set of 1900s sports-themed advertising fans is ideal for collectors of antique promotional items, sports memorabilia, or American ephemera, offering a playful and historic look at the intersection of marketing, fashion, and athletic imagery at the turn of the century.