Tennessean Joe Evins used this hinged three-part fan for one of his many re-election campaigns. Sturdy enough to see hard use, and big enough to carry a message to bystanders, fans were popular giveaways in the decades before air-conditioning was widespread. In this instance, Congressman Evins indicated his incumbent status with a description of himself as the “proven friend of the people.” A panoramic foldout image of the Capitol appears on the opposite side.