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Object Name |
Fan, Hand |
Date |
2003-2005 |
Other Name |
Hand Held Fan |
Description |
Thin wooden slats connected with rivet at bottom. Ribs in center are narrow and slender with the two end ribs flared at top and made of thicker wood. One end rib has a oval gold sticker with black text which reads, "MADE IN / CHINA". Inside area lined with pleated white paper body in arc shape with paper extending two-thirds of the way down the ribs. Center decorated with pink center ring and white edged flowers with yellow centers and green foliage. At bottom center are two birds with blue backs and tails, and orange breasts. Along top right edge are seven Chinese characters. On either side of the characters is a red square with Chinese characters, and on the other side is a black outline oval with Chinese characters. |
Collection |
Adams Museum Collection |
Catalog Number |
ART.2004.067.001 |
Material |
Paper/Ink/Wood |
People |
Ige, Elaine (Wong) |
Search Terms |
Chinese Women's Clothing & Accessories 2000s Hand Fans |