Hand fan - tortoise - Tortoise fan, ca 1870

Hand fan - tortoise - Tortoise fan, ca 1870 #1.0
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Brisé fan made of tortoise dating ca 1870, France, 1850–1900; dimensions 43 cm wide, 24 cm high, 3 cm deep.

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An out of the ordinary brisé fan, made of tortoise, ca 1870.
Brisé fans were very fashionable in the 3rd quarter of the 19th century.
The model is the oldest known form of a fan, originated in Japan.
During the Japan craze of the last half of the 19th century, they became high fashion.
Tortoise was a very exotic material, imported from a.o. Asia and therefore expensive.
All these components made this a high end fan, not affordable for just anyone.

An out of the ordinary brisé fan, made of tortoise, ca 1870.
Brisé fans were very fashionable in the 3rd quarter of the 19th century.
The model is the oldest known form of a fan, originated in Japan.
During the Japan craze of the last half of the 19th century, they became high fashion.
Tortoise was a very exotic material, imported from a.o. Asia and therefore expensive.
All these components made this a high end fan, not affordable for just anyone.

Details

Era
1400-1900
Title additional information
Tortoise fan, ca 1870
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
France
Material
tortoise
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
24 cm
Width
43 cm
Depth
3 cm
Estimated period
1850-1900
Sold by
lordbaco
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