Name/Title

Hand Fan

Entry/Object ID

2017.1.18

Description

Brown bamboo and paper fan. Outside guards are painted dark brown while the sticks appear to be naturally brown bamboo. Leaf is black paper on which silvery Chinese characters have been painted in vertical lines. A white and red sticker with faded Chinese characters is stuck at the front right of the fan. On the back right of the fan is a red stamp which also contains Chinese characters. Brown painted metal rivets. Wear on leaf where it attaches to ribs.

Acquisition

Source (if not Accessioned)

Dixon, Dorothy

Clothing/Dress/Costume Details

Clothing Sex

Female

Textile Details

Material

Bamboo, Paper

Color

Brown, Black, White, Red

Made/Created

Date made

circa 1900

Dimensions

Dimension Notes

Length: 30.5cm Width: 47cm