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Advertising fan from the Cotton Club, 1923-1935. Creator: Unknown
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Advertising fan from the Cotton Club, 1923-1935. Creator: Unknown
The Cotton Club in New York City initially refused entry to black patrons, even though the venue featured many of the most popular black entertainers of the era, including Duke Ellington, Louis Armstrong, Count Basie, Fats Waller, Cab Calloway and Bessie Smith. On the front is a color illustration of a womans portrait. The woman looks at the viewer and her hair is swept up around her neck to fall over her shoulder. Only the top of shoulders, her neck and head are seen. On her ear is a round earring. The illustration is on a yellow background. On the reverse of the fan is a black and white silhouette of a jungle with a band playing music. The jungle scene takes up the majority of the back with the band only along the bottom portion. At the top of the back, in white letter is the club name " The/ COTTON CLUB." The wood handle is attached to the back in the middle. On either side of the handle is black text; on the left " Lenox Avenue/ at 142nd St./ Br 2-7767-1687" and on the right " The Aristocrat/ of Harlem."
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This print showcases an advertising fan from the iconic Cotton Club, a legendary venue that played a significant role in shaping the cultural landscape of New York City during 1923-1935. Despite its initial exclusionary policy towards black patrons, this hotspot featured some of the most influential black entertainers of the era, including Duke Ellington, Louis Armstrong, Count Basie, Fats Waller, Cab Calloway, and Bessie Smith. The front side of this exquisite fan exhibits a vibrant color illustration depicting a woman's portrait. With her gaze fixed upon the viewer and her hair elegantly swept up around her neck to cascade over her shoulder, she exudes an air of timeless beauty. Adorned with a round earring delicately dangling from her earlobe against a striking yellow background, she captivates all who behold her image. On the reverse side of this remarkable artifact lies a black and white silhouette portraying an enchanting jungle scene accompanied by musicians playing their instruments. Dominating the majority of the back surface with only its lower portion occupied by the band members themselves; it transports viewers into an exotic realm filled with rhythm and allure. Atop this mesmerizing depiction stands bold white lettering proudly proclaiming "The/ COTTON CLUB" serving as both identification and homage to this renowned establishment. Attached to the middle section at the back is a sturdy wooden handle for convenient use as intended – providing respite on hot summer days or adding flair to any social gathering. Completing this exceptional piece are two lines of text flanking either side of the handle: "Lenox Avenue/ at 142nd St. / Br 2-7767-1687" on one side and "The Aristocrat/ of Harlem" on another – further cementing its connection to its historical time and place within Harlem's vibrant community.
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