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The Art of Advertising Fans Lecture

14. April,
Doors open at 6.30pm, event starts at 7.00pm

£6 adults (admission charge includes a glass of wine)


Walter McLaren, whose collection of advertising fans is on display at The Lightbox, will tell the intriguing story of the transformation of the fan from fashion accessory, in the mid-Victorian era, to becoming a highly creative vehicle for advertising a wide range of products, from perfume to air travel.


Images and close ups of fans from the Walter McLaren fan collection


Advance booking required. Phone 01483 737837 to book your tickets.

Commemorative and Advertising Fans 1850 - 1960 |