Vintage Childrens Folding Fan 1960s Wood and Fabric Hand Fan Bambi and Whimsical Motifs Small Hand Fan 19 cm

Vintage children's folding hand fan dating from the 1960s, featuring dark-toned wooden sticks and a pleated fabric mount printed with whimsical childhood motifs.

This small fan represents mid-century children's accessories. The fabric leaf is printed with naive illustrations including a Bambi-like deer, a locomotive, a sailboat, a hot air balloon, and various lucky charms. Fans of this size and theme were popular items in mid-20th century Europe, serving both as functional accessories for children and as nostalgic keepsakes.

Features and Details:
- Period: 1960s
- Technique / Style: Pleated assembly with wooden guards and printed textile mount
- Size: Height 19 cm (7.5 inches), open width approximately 34 cm (13.4 inches), thickness when closed 2.5 cm (1.0 inch)
- Material: Wood, textile, metal pivot pin
- Condition: Fair vintage condition. There is visible minor staining and age-related discoloration on the fabric leaf, consistent with age and domestic use. The wooden frame is stable and folds smoothly.

This item serves as an authentic collector's piece of mid-century children's ephemera, suitable for vitrine displays, nostalgic decor, or specialized hand fan collections.