Fan Item Number: Ed5.1459 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Folding fan with thirty-two inner ribs of split bamboo and two bamboo parent ribs. One side covered with white paper, the other covered with white paper with a faint blue band at top and bottom; sparkly surface and painted design of two fish in brown and black. Inscription near right edge of three characters in black and two seals in red. Rivet is black plastic.
History Of Use
The summer fan, round or folding, can be carried throughout the summer by men or women. The folding fan is seen more often at the theatre or on the street as it can be tucked into the kimono or obi more easily.
Item History
- Made in Japan before 1953
- Collected before 1953
- Owned by Marion Stephan
- Owned by Charles H. Stephan before January 10, 1977
- Received from Charles H. Stephan (Donor) on January 10, 1977
What
Who
- Culture
- Japanese
- Previous Owner
- Marion Stephan and Charles H. Stephan
- Received from
- Charles H. Stephan (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Japan
When
- Creation Date
- before 1953
- Collection Date
- before 1953
- Ownership Date
- before January 10, 1977
- Acquisition Date
- on January 10, 1977
Other
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 0352/0053