Vintage Folding Hand Fan Abanico Spanish Lace Wedding Fan Off White Celluloid Bridal Handheld Accessory Valencia 1950s

Inv. no. 2468 · Textiles and lace

Vintage Folding Hand Fan Abanico Spanish Lace Wedding Fan Off White Celluloid Bridal Handheld Accessory Valencia 1950s

1950s

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A mid-20th century Spanish wedding hand fan (abanico) crafted from pierced off-white celluloid. This bridal accessory features intricate lace-like openwork detailing and embossed guard sticks depicting floral and avian motifs.

Manufactured in Spain, specifically in the region of Valencia, which was renowned for its traditional fan-making workshops (talleres de abanicos) during the 19th and 20th centuries. These fans were central to traditional Spanish formal wear, bridal trousseaus, and formal musical events.

Features and Details:
- Period: Mid-20th Century (circa 1950)
- Technique / Style: Pierced openwork (calado) with relief embossing
- Size: Length: 20 cm (7.8 inches); Width when fully opened: 37 cm (14.5 inches)
- Material: Celluloid, metal rivet, textile tassel
- Condition: Excellent vintage condition, unused, close to mint. Ribbon and threads remain fully intact. Accompanied by its original cardboard presentation box showing minor shelf wear.

This item represents an authentic specimen of mid-century Spanish craftsmanship, highly collectible for historians of fashion, theatrical accessories, and wedding heritage.

Legal notice: This product is a vintage collectible item. Due to its age (art. 115 ter. 4 TRLGDCU), the store does not guarantee the preservation of its original performance properties (original scent, texture, durability, safe composition, and others). The product is not intended for direct use/application, is sold "as is", and is exclusively for collection or decorative purposes.