Charming vintage A&P Carnival souvenir hand fan from the 1933 Chicago World’s Fair, “A Century of Progress.”
The colorful illustration features a whimsical cow leaping above the A&P carnival pavilion, surrounded by flowers and a scalloped yellow border. A decorative pineapple adorns the handle. Tony Sarg’s printed signature appears at the lower right of the illustration.
The reverse displays the A&P Carnival emblem with fruit motifs and the wording “A Century of Progress—A&P Carnival—Chicago Worlds Fair—1933.”
A wonderful piece of Depression-era advertising ephemera, combining playful illustration with World’s Fair and grocery-store history. Attractive for display or framing.
Details:
* Measures approximately 11″ high × 8″ wide, including handle
* Printed cardboard/paperboard construction
* Tony Sarg signature printed within the artwork; not hand-autographed
* Dated 1933 on the reverse
Condition: Attractive vintage condition with age-related toning, scattered spotting, light edge wear, and a visible vertical crease extending through the lower illustration and handle. Colors remain appealing. Please examine all photographs for condition details.
Will be carefully packed with rigid protection for shipping.
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