In this book the fan is considered from two standpoints -- that of the historian and that of the collector. The book begins with a look at the history and the development of the fan. Another chapter describes the various types of fans, and another section concerns the collecting and preservation of fans. The fan as an art form in design is the subject of another chapters. The concluding chapter comprises a list of fan makers, designers, and painters and a description of some of the subjects depicted on fan leaves. Containts 172 illustrations, of which 40 are in color.
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