Name/Title
UNO Collections: St. Louis CathedralDescription
Fragment of a blade from a folding fan made of bone.
Folding fans are associated with art and literature.
During the 5th century, Japan is known for originating and making folding fans.
Folding fans are thought to have been sold to Spain and Portugal in the 16th century. Spain was the only country to manufacture folding fans until the 17th century. The popularity of folding fans later spread throughout Europe. Deagan, K. (2002).
Source: Artifacts of the Spanish colonies of Florida and the Caribbean, 1500-1800: Volume 2: Portable Personal Possessions. Soho Press.Context
St. Louis Cathedral Excavation, Lot 5, Location: NARTHEX EXC, CTX/LVL:33/2 ,14 DEC 2023Collection
UNO CollectionsCataloged By
Courtney MahlerCreated By
anthropologyandsociology@uno.eduCreate Date
April 18, 2024Updated By
anthropologyandsociology@uno.eduUpdate Date
April 26, 2024
