Art Deco/1920s era hand-fans, taken from the June offerings of Fan d’eventails, Paris.

Brisé synthetic fan, with a case for blush in the top of the guard. Maker not known. Image © Fan d’Eventails, Paris. Fair use license. via https://www.fandeventails.fr/en/novelty-hands-fans/3266-beauty-set-art-deco-novelty-fan.html

Advertising fan for Perfum by Morny with Essence Mystérieuse, Parfum Distingué de Morny written on the back. Gauze leaf with stencil fabric painting. Bone sticks. Art Deco. Image © Fan d’Eventails, Paris. Fair use license. via https://www.fandeventails.fr/en/advertising-fans/3270-perfum-by-morny-art-deco-advertising-fan.html

Wild grape hand-fan. Paper leaf painted with a stencil similar to how wallpaper was printed with wooden sticks and guards. Missing reverse lining. 1900-1920. Maker not known. Image © Fan d’Eventails, Paris. Fair use license. via https://www.fandeventails.fr/en/art-nouveau-fans/3265-wild-grappe-fan-circa-1900-1920.html

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