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Two-sided paper hand fan
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Museu da Moda Brasileira
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Two-sided fan on printed paper. On one side, in the center, female figure, in the right corner, dog and floral motifs at the extremities. Predominant shades of green and pink. On the other side, garlands of flowers with a central medallion in pink. Twelve wooden sticks, the masters being plain. Button in metal.
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Details
- Title: Two-sided paper hand fan
- Creator: Unknown
- Location Created: Paris, France
- Physical Dimensions: A 22.0 X Env 40.0 cm
- Provenance: In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, hand fans became the ideal propaganda vehicle. The fan had two sides - perfect for displaying two messages at once - one facing the bearer and the other facing the viewer. Advertising fans were used in many capitalist cultures, often being even released in series.
- Type: Hand fan
- Photographer: Caique Bellato
- Rights: GOVERNO DO ESTADO DO RIO DE JANEIRO / SECRETARIA DE ESTADO DE CULTURA / FUNDAÇÃO ANITA MANTUANO DE ARTES DO ESTADO DO RIO DE JANEIRO – FUNARJ / CASA DA MARQUESA DE SANTOS - MUSEU DA MODA BRASILEIRA
- Medium: Wood, paper, print, collage, montage
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