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The Murfreesboro Historical Association
has an eclectic collection of hand fans, originally owned
by the Brown family. This collection was given by
Dorothy B. Shoffner in memory of her mother, Dorothy Heath
Brown, and her sister, Hannah Brown.
The fans are on display on the upper floor of Hertford
Academy , one of the historical association’s historic
buildings. This seems a fitting location for them, as they
were collected by someone who believed in the value of preserving
and restoring buildings of historical interest, in particular,
Hertford Academy .
There is a wide variety of styles
and periods represented in the collection of thirty-six
hand-held fans. Some are hand-painted silk with ivory
or wooden ribs. Others are made of feathers, hand-painted
wood, pierced wood or printed-paper stock. A number of the
fans had been mounted in beautiful frames before they were
acquired by Mrs. Brown.
The Fan Association of North America (FANA)
awarded the Murfreesboro Historical Association a grant,
which was used to further enhance the display and management
of this collection.
This exhibit can be seen by calling MHA’s office,
252-398-5922, to schedule
an appointment
Fan note cards are now available in the Murfreesboro Historical Association's Gift Shop. Call the Gift Shop
to order your cards today! (252) 398-5610
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Fan
Association of North America
The Fan Association of North America (FANA) is an organization
with individual and institutional members who have an interest
in the study, conservation, acquisition and identification
of antique, vintage and collectible hand fans.
Fan
Terminology/Glossary
The Fan Circle International is a charitable society
established in 1975 to promote interest in and knowledge
of the fan in all aspects.
Caring
for Fans
A personal collection, varies from 18th century
European fans to American 1950’s advertising cardboard-on-a
stick fans.
The
Language of the Fan
Providing high quality hand fans to consumers, companies
of all sizes, Government agencies and professional buyers,
such as photographers, choreographers and dressmakers.
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