Wooden Folding Hand Fan and Magazine No 29 Planeta DeAgostini Abanicos de Coleccion Queen Maria Cristina Set Vintage 2003

Collectible wooden folding fan and original educational brochure issue No. 29 from the 'Abanicos de Colección' series, published by Planeta DeAgostini in Spain in 2003. The fan design is dedicated to Queen María Cristina de Borbón (1806–1878) and replicates the romantic 'cristino' style of 19th-century Spanish fans.

History of the Item:
Published in 2003, this set forms part of a historical collection documenting the evolution of Spanish fan artistry. Queen María Cristina de Borbón popularized the use of compact, intricately carved wooden fans with ornate gilt details during her regency in Spain.

Features and Details:
* Period: 2003 (19th-century historical replica design)
* Technique / Style: Carved openwork wood (baraja style) with stamped cream and gold floral motifs
* Size: Fan spread width 38 cm (15.0 in), fan height 21 cm (8.3 in); Brochure size 29 cm x 23 cm (11.4 in x 9.1 in)
* Material: Carved wood, metal pivot rivet, paper brochure
* Condition: Vintage collectible condition with preserved wood structure and complete multi-page brochure

Application and Value:
This item represents clear value for collectors of historical hand fans, Spanish publishing collectibles, and 19th-century style decorative arts.