Vintage fans from the 19th-20th century

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In the 19th – the beginning of the 20th century, women widely used different kinds of fans. This accessory was so popular that it became a must-have for every female. There were fans made from various materials: feathers, wood, lace, fabric, etc. Here are several examples.
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This is a variety of vintage fabric and feather fans. The beginning of the 20th century.

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Delicate silk hand fan depicting lovely birds. China, the 19th century.

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Sophisticated hand fan from Reval (modern Tallinn), Estonia, the 19th century.

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