2013.44.03

Folding fan with double fabric pleated leaf. Beige leaf front of cotton or linen is decorated with a hand painted spray of flowers and foliage. Leaf reverse is undecorated beige fabric. Wood sticks and guards are varnished to accentuate their pleasing wood grain. Metal loop at the rivet holds an additional metal ring.

Guard length: 12.5:
Leaf height: 7.5"
Open width: 23.25"
Arc (degrees when open): 150
14 sticks / 2 guards

Anonymous gift

This online exhibition is made possible through a generous grant from the Fan Association of North America (FANA).