Fan
- Object Name:
- Fan
- Object ID:
- 1996.520.38
- Place of Origin:
- Shanghai, China
- Date:
- 1900-1930
- Description:
- Folding fan, in box. White gauze leaf on wooden sticks. Body and head of an owl painted at top center of leaf, with the open wings forming the top edges on either side of the body. Leaf and sticks both decorated with metal sequins, including two forming the owl's eyes. Cord and tassel tied to metal loop.
In cardboard box covered with striped paper. Removable cover with glass top. Printed paper label on bottom with Chinese characters and English text: "WANG SIN KEE FAN SHOP. / 727 Nanking Road Shanghai / Tel. 90606 Cable 8793 / Head Office: Taipinfong Hangchow. / Established 1875: Awarded Prizes. / in Different Exhibitions." - Material:
- Wood
Textile - Dimensions:
- H-7.2 W-11.5 D-0.5 inches
- Provenance:
- Found in collection, 1982.
- Credit Line:
- New Hampshire Historical Society Collection
- Subjects:
- Fans (Accessories), Owls
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