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What are old fans called?
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The names of old fans vary based on when and where they were produced. The Ancient Greeks used a rhipis, while 6th-century Europeans incorporated a ceremonial fan called a flabellum into various ceremonies. The Japanese began producing folded paper fans called ogi during the 7th century. On 1stDibs, find a collection of antique and vintage fans.
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Decorative Hand Fan
Located in Queens, NY
Decorative hand fan
Condition: (This fan is in used condition with damage. One of the guards is
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Mounted Objects
Materials
Paint
Goose Feather Hand Fan
Located in Pueblo, CO
Beautiful Victorian goose plume hand fan in perfect condition. This fan is perfect for use, or in
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Feathers
$150 Sale Price
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American Victorian Decorative Hand Fan
Located in Queens, NY
American Victorian decorative hand fan
Front support is gone, with fabric that shows signs of age.
Category
Antique 19th Century American Victorian Antiquities
American Victorian Painted Hand Fan
Located in Queens, NY
American Victorian decorative hand fan with mother of pearl and silk painted scene
Antique
Category
Antique 19th Century American Victorian Antiquities
Materials
Other
American Victorian Decorative Hand Fan
Located in Queens, NY
American Victorian decorative hand fan
The right fan guard has loss and cracks to its white
Category
Antique 19th Century American Victorian Antiquities
American Victorian Beige Silk Hand Fan
Located in Queens, NY
American Victorian beige silk painted decorative hand fan
Category
Antique 19th Century American Victorian Antiquities
Materials
Paint
