H86.69.32
rigid fan. Description: bamboo handle mounted in double paper leaf, front shows a green melon with "googlie" eyes, wearing a straw hat; the reverse side is white, and indicates "Made in Tokyo, Japan, Maruhiro, Pat. No. 248980". Dimensions: 12-1/2" x 4 3/4" x 1/8" condition: excellent References/Remarks: Paper is embossed to look as though there are bamboo sticks running through the paper leaf to support it.
Cataloguing fine, no additional comments. (Joan Severa, 2/28/1994)
Used: adult | Unisex

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