Lot 302
Coca-Cola Memorabilia - Rare Fan Featuring a Geisha Drinking Coke, c. 1900. Paper and wood, 15¼" long (with handle) x 10" across. Lovely image of a Geisha wearing pink, in an outdoor setting of pink, green, and white, surrounded by cherry blossoms. At top is "Drink Coca-Cola" in white lettering against a pink background. A couple of small edge blemishes and lower edge of paper has small paper loss with small break to wood frame. On the the back is text within a swirling arrow touting Coca-Cola; "Japan" is printed at lower left, and at lower right, "Whenever You See An Arrow Think of Coca-Cola" (this slogan was used before 1907). Exceptionally attractive and desirable. Estimate $300 - 500
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