Fan

A fan with a solid bamboo handle, split to form the supports for the paper. The design is printed in pink, crimson and turquoise and shows a scene on a Japanese boat, two costumed cats playing musical instruments and a Japanese family (a man, woman and child). Printed in black on the reverse: 'Union Castle Line of Steamers to South Africa'. 'Made in Japan.'

Object Details

ID: OBJ0430
Type: Fan
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Unknown
Date made: 20th century
People: Union-Castle Line
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 20 mm x 390 mm x 245 mm
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