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Split bamboo and paper fan in the shape of an oval w/ flat base. Polychrome painted or printed w/ bamboo tree, bird, diagonal stripe of flowers and leaves and spray of flowers. Edge of fan is black. Handle painted black w/ brown line and dashes; has brass loop for tassel.
fans (equipment)
accessories
bamboo (material)
cutting (dividing)
painting (coating)
paper (fiber product)
printing (process)
bamboo (material)
figure- and animal-derived motifs
Aves (class)
floral patterns
trees
Bamboo
Unidentified Paper
Cut
Transfer Printed
Painted
Floral
Bird
Tree
FAN
Original to Castle Tucker (Wiscasset, Me.),
A.A. Vantine & Co.
Unknown
Japan
17.25 x 5 (HxW) (inches)
Gift of Miss Jane S. Tucker
1998.4982.2
New York state (United States)
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