ContributorCommunity HistoryDescriptionThis handheld flapper fan features a hand-painted floral design with blue, green, and pink leaves, as well as butterflies, on feathers. Made from either duck or goose feathers and assembled onto a sturdy bamboo frame, this fan likely dates back to the 1920s.CollectionNewland family collectionDate createdc1920sHeight (mm)320Width (mm)240MaterialsFeathers may be duck or goose.
Historical details
Such fans were often used as face screens in opera, theatre, and wedding ceremonies.
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KeywordsCostume Accessories; Clothing Accessories; Fan
