num_pages: 126
description: This beautiful look at fans through the ages is illustrated in full color with some of the most spectacular examples from the world famous dress collection of the Victoria &amp; Albert Museum in London. Created throughout history for a multitude of different purposes, many fans are also exquisite works of art. Tracing the evolution of the art of European fan making -- &amp; the social uses of the fan -- the story begins in the 17th century, &amp; concludes with the near-demise of fans early this century. Includes 19th- &amp; 20th-century commercial fans, as well as examples of modern artist s fans. Combines lively text &amp; color photos, along with contemporary engravings, magazines, journals &amp; original designs.
language: English
title: Fans
titlecomplete: Fans
genres: History, Fashion
ratings_count: 12
publisher: Costume & Fashion Pr