Come and see 100 antique hand fans from around the world, including French, Chinese, Japanese, American and novelty fans. This presentation will explore the history, designs, and different materials used for this art such as mother of pearl, bone, ivory, and celluloid. Have an antique hand fan at home? Bring it for identification. Shelly J. Goncalves has been collecting antique hand fans for over fifty years. She is a member of the Fan Association of North America (FANA) and on the board of the Fan Circle International (FCI). Her favorite hand fans are made of mother of pearl.
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