Fan Item Number: N2.682 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Round paper hand fan with a bamboo handle. One side of the fan features an octopus in a light orange colour, with a polka dot scarf tied around its head. Eyes are plastic and have moveable black centres. Back is stamped with makers name.
Narrative
Collected by the paper making library & museum, Tokyo, between 1957 and 1959.
Item History
- Made in Japan
- Collected between 1957 and 1959
- Owned by Paper Making Library & Museum
- Owned by Anne M. Smith before October 1968
- Received from Anne M. Smith (Donor) during October 1968
What
Who
- Culture
- Japanese
- Previous Owner
- Paper Making Library & Museum and Anne M. Smith
- Received from
- Anne M. Smith (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Japan
When
- Collection Date
- between 1957 and 1959
- Ownership Date
- before October 1968
- Acquisition Date
- during October 1968
Other
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 0153/0015