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Vintage fans from the 19th-20th century

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sofiya02 November 2016 · #332
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.
More photos here: http://nationalclothing.org/123-female-and-kid%E2%80%99s-fashion-of-the-19th-century-in-europe-and-us-photos.html, and here: http://nationalclothing.org/125-female-and-kid%E2%80%99s-fashion-of-the-20th-century-in-europe-and-us-photos.html.
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sofiya15 February 2017 · #376
This is a variety of vintage fabric and feather fans. The beginning of the 20th century.
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sofiya11 November 2021 · #1317
Sophisticated hand fan from Reval (modern Tallinn), Estonia, the 19th century.

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