Private fans collection of Evgeniya Doremidova
Saint-Petersburg

Hand fan “Bonjour!”

  • France circa 1880
  • 34 sm

  • Wooden frame carved & covered with gold.

Fabric leaf is painted with funny story: the squirrel is talking by phone with arising sun. Fan was inspired by the invention of the phone in 1876 by Alexander Bell. The first model of the phone is depicting on the fan.

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With pride & excitement I am presenting to you my collection of antique hand fans. In collection are represented hand fans from different countries, centuries & style.

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