ogi (Fan)
About this object
History of use
Use of fans dates from 6th century; folding fans from the 10th century. Fans served many purposes in court life and different fans were used separate occasions, such as teas, religious ceremonies and dances. Fans with painted scenes or figures are common after the mid-19th century and were often made for export.
Narrative
Part of the Miss Jessie M. Miller Collection. Miss Miller was a teaching evangelist for the Anglican Church of Canada.
Physical description
White folding fan spray painted with silver on both sides; silver and brown rim; thirteen ribs; calligraphy on outside ribs; black string threaded through base of fan.
Date Acquired
9 Nov 1977
How Acquired
Donated
Credit Line
Measurements
22 x 39 cm
Object Number
Ed5.2856