CARING FOR FANS

Fans should be handled as little as possible. Open and close them slowly to avoid damage. Store fans in a box, individually wrapped in acid free tissue. Photographic archival materials are an appropriate means for protecting your fans. Framing is not recommended for fans as they will eventually warp and fade from the stress of being opened and exposed to the light. Framing also obstructs the view of the reverse, which often contains as much artistic and historical value as the front. If you already have a framed fan, protect it from sunlight and heat. These are some of the reasons museums do not exhibit fans for an extended period of time.

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