Where do you think this hand-fan is from?
When do you think it was made?
What materials is it made of?
Answers:
Where do you think this hand-fan is from? When do you think it was made?
This hand fan is from France! It was made in the nineteenth century, and donated to the Karshner Center in 1999. The design in the center depicts a courting gentleman bowing to a lady.
What materials is it made of?
It is made of white fabric and embossed with gold-leaf. Fan handles from this era were made of a variety of materials, from horn and ivory to gold, and this handle is made of wood.
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