Sport Advertising Fans, ca. 1902 #handmade They feature a leather sole

They feature a leather sole and are made from a soft blue fabric reminiscent of devorée

A button on the back and buttons on the sides show that the jersey was buttoned into other children's clothing

The same fabric has been used for the chest and back

while the exterior fur showcases the fine workmanship for which Hierteis was known in early 20th‑century Germany

Sport Advertising Fans, ca. 1902 #handmade They feature a leather soleThis 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