Hand Fan 1898 Pictorial U.S. Battle-Ship Maine Explosion, Highly Unusual For Sale

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A Very Rare 1898 Historical Paper hand fanprofessionally mounted in a shadow box fan frame.This fan has a 3 part pictorial Representation Depictingthe Explosion Of The US Navy Battleship Maine.
Maine was a United States Navyshipthat sank in Havana Harbor on February 15,1898,contributing to the outbreak of the Spanish–AmericanWarin April.(In Jan 1898, Maine was sent from Key West FL. to Havana, Cuba,to protect U.S. interests during the Cuban war of independence.three weeks later an explosion on board the Maine occurred.5 tons of powder charges for the vessels six and ten inch gunshad detonated obliterating the forward 3rd of the ship.The wreckage settled at the bottom of the Havana harborand would rest there until 1912 when it was raised.)
This fan has been professionally mounted inside a custom frame for preservation and display.
Approx. Dimensions:Height: 14 1/4\"Width: 22 3/4\"Depth: 1 3/4\"Please see all photos I.D. 150 Loc. FApprox Weight:3lbs
Loc.F ID.100
Condition:this rare paper fan is in age-related condition with signs of age as minimal tearing along some of the fold lines. and other light damage. (PLEASE SEE ALL PHOTOS for actual condition)