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Wrapper for Hand Fan
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Wrapper for Hand Fan

Dateca. 1908
Terms
  • Wrap Dresses
  • Ink
  • Paper
  • China
Dimensions35.53 cm (14 in.)
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Joanna Ballou Savery (1995)
Object number1995.20.21B
Description1995.20.21b: paper wrapping for fan; stamped with Chinese characters in blue ink and a design in red. Black Chinese characters stamped in black on back of wrapping.1995.20.21a: wood and paper folding fan. The fan is made from natural colored wooden sticks and a pleated paper leaf. The wood has cut out designs on exterior or guard slats. The paper features painted designs with white birds [cranes]; one side has a white background; one side is a gilt background (same design as 1995.20.22a). Pin at the head of the fan is broken. See 1995.20.20-.22, related items.

1995.20.1-.197, Fan collection.
Collections
  • Historic Clothing