Traces 5,000 years of fan history from a range of cultures, noting top fan artisans and applications while providing lavish photography of sophisticated fans from museums and private collections.
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Traces 5,000 years of fan history from a range of cultures, noting top fan artisans and applications while providing lavish photography of sophisticated fans from museums and private collections.
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Fine with no dust jacket. Oblong 8vo Very slight crease in fabric at lower corner, else an as new book.; Always Delivery Confirmation. 35 Years Fast Excellent Service. We Know How To Pack Books.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. Clean from markings. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 900grams, ISBN: 9780847824465.
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New. 'Women are armed with fans as men with swords, and sometimes do more execution with them. '--'The Spectator, ' 1711 Fans have existed for at least five thousand years in cultures as diverse as ancient Egypt, India, and China. Arguably the most fascinating ornament in fashion, the fan has a deep and colorful history. 'The Fan' is a visual celebration of the fan through time, richly illustrated with art culled from the world's premier fan museums and private collectors and with original photography. In an engaging overview of the fan throughout history, fashion curator Valerie Steele discusses the development of the fan, famous fans, fan artisans, and the fan's function at its height of glory during the eighteenth century and the Belle Epoque. 'The Fan' is a beautiful, informative, and entertaining introduction to one of the most compelling fashion accessories of all time.
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As new in shrinkwrap. Purple cloth boards with color illustration on front cover, gilt lettering on front and spine, 128 pp, illustrated in bw and color. "Fans have existed for at least five thousand years in cultures as diverse as ancient Egypt, India, and China. Arguably the most fascinating ornament in fashion, the fan has a deep and colorful history. The Fan is a visual celebration of the fan through time, richly illustrated with art culled from the world's premier fan museums and private collectors and with original photography. In an engaging overview of the fan throughout history, fashion curator Valerie Steele discusses the development of the fan, famous fans, fan artisans, and the fan's function at its height of glory during the eighteenth century and the Belle Epoque. The Fan is a beautiful, informative, and entertaining introduction to one of the most compelling fashion accessories of all time."-website description. Includes bibliographical references (pages 124-125).