Fan Item Number: Ed5.2854 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Folding paper fan with thirty-four wooden ribs, of which the outer two are lacquered and black. Fan features a red and black geometric design of mountains, stars and moon on a grey-yellow ground; blue backing paper.
History Of Use
Use of fans dates from 6th century C.E.; folding fans from the 10th century. Fans served several purposes; different fans were used for separate occasions, such as teas, religious ceremonies and dances. Fans with painted scenes and figures are common after the mid-19th century and were often made for export.
Narrative
Part of the Miss Jessie M. Miller Collection. Miss Miller was a teaching evangelist for the Anglican Church of Canada.
Item History
- Made in Japan
- Collected between 1935 and 1968
- Owned by Jessie M. Miller
- Owned by Dorothy W. Miller, Mrs. Donovan F. Miller and Donovan F. Miller before November 9, 1977
- Received from Donovan F. Miller (Donor), Mrs. Donovan F. Miller (Donor) and Dorothy W. Miller (Donor) on November 9, 1977
What
Who
- Culture
- Japanese
- Previous Owner
- Jessie M. Miller, Dorothy W. Miller, Mrs. Donovan F. Miller and Donovan F. Miller
- Received from
- Donovan F. Miller (Donor), Mrs. Donovan F. Miller (Donor) and Dorothy W. Miller (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Japan
When
- Collection Date
- between 1935 and 1968
- Ownership Date
- before November 9, 1977
- Acquisition Date
- on November 9, 1977
Other
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 0422/0044