#26: Handheld Bat Fan, 1900s
Is there anything better than having a portable fan on you when you are struggling in the heat? Sure, summer is fun and all, but there is nothing worse than feeling like you have no relief from sweating. You might be familiar with the handheld fan, but we’re about to tell you something pretty shocking…
Did you know that these handheld fans have been around since the early 1900s? Apparently, the Victorians were pretty big fans (pun intended) of handheld fans. However, this particular fan-shaped bat is probably not how we would have designed this but hey, each to their own.