Brought from France in 1895.Celluloid evening fan.fans, folding fans

Brought to Orbost from the New Hebrides in about 1900.A long-handled hand woven palm fan in natural colours. The fan is oval shaped. The handle is narrow.fan handcraft dress-ornament ethnographic

Joseph Fanning - cordial manufacturer, wholesale and retail produce merchant. High Street, Charlton. Views of Charlton was a lithograph made by Rider and Mercer of Ballarat. A number of these were produced for various town. Charlton's was inserted into the local paper for distribution. The lithograph depicted local businesses within Charlton at the time about c.1892. The lithograph is stamped "with WM CURNOW Compliments". William Curnow owned the local store in Charlton at the time. A colour photo of a portion of a lithograph showing detail of the Joseph Fanning Cordial Manufacturer entry. JOSEPH FANNING, Cordial Manufacturer, Wholesale and Retail. Produce Merchant, High Street.business, industry, charlton, lithograph, curnow, store, cordial bottle, cordial factory

Rennie Ellis (1940–2003) was as a pivotal figure in Australian visual culture. He was both a documentary photographer and a prominent presence in advertising, television and photography. Ellis was known for his candid documentary images of contemporary Australian life. His photographs of social events, such as music festivals, fashion parades or nightclubs are iconic, but his practice also encompassed the grittier side of life. In his AFL series, Ellis skilfully portrays the nation’s passion for the game, extending his lens beyond the boundary line to showcase the spirited fans alongside the on-field action.

Bakelite folding fan with floral pattern.fans, folding fans

Carved wooden fan with purple ribbon thread.costume accessories, female

My paintings reflect upon the peculiar state of our existence in the pandemic ravaged world: a microscopic and invisible virus has wreaked havoc and revealed the fragility of the human race regardless of our technological and economic advancements. Overwhelmed by the hostile environment, our once arrogant bodies are depersonalized, suspended, fragmented, perplexed and isolated. Mixed with different races, colours and genders, the new bodily world is an imaginative vision of the post pandemic psyche. The lines and shapes delineate an space with new boundaries and depth, full of aching, longing, order less and distorted bodies forming an assemblage endlessly floating on the blue surface, gasping for air, emerging and submerging, shrinking and extending. COVID-19 is a wakeup call for us to rethink our relationship with technology and environment in order to create new control, purpose and identities, which we need to help future generations to survive. Commissioned by Nillumbik Shire Council as part of the Art in the Time of Covid project which invited artists to create artworks that reflect the pandemic and the artists' personal experiences of it

Traditional Asian wooden decorative fan with floral decoration"PMA 0168/2"

Cream bone fan with gold ribbon threaded through it.costume accessories, female

Heinieken-branded plastic hand fan Materials: Plastictennis

Black ostrich feather folding fan with satin bow.fans, folding fans, gibson collection

From a collection donated by Mary McGowan. Brought to Australia by Mary Russell in 1934, a relative of donorWide fan with Spanish scene painted on gold paper backgroundA la Feria de Sevilla de Vigo Recuerdocostume accessories, female

Donated by Clive ManlyCream bone hand fan with each spoke distinctively carved. fans, folding fans, hand fans

Owned and used by Mrs Garnett O'NeillHand held parasol fan of Flemish origin, red oil cloth, folds up in between two wooden guards & handles that have been coated to look like leather. The ends have metal tops with two round rings. with red centres holding the fan together.|Sometimes known as Dagger Fans.costume accessories, female

Lady's large fabric black fan with floral design and wooden frame.fan costume-accessories-female

Brought to Orbost from the New Hebrides in about 1900.A round hand-woven palm fan. It has made with dyed fibres.fan handcraft new hebrides ethnographic dress-ornament

Used by Mrs. H. N. LordWooden Spanish style fan with flower painted detailing on ends and pink tassel.fans, folding fans

Victorian black mourning fan with ebony struts and handmade lace inserts with sequins.fans, folding fans, mourning fans, gibson collection

Electric fans were used for cooling rooms prior to air conditioning.This fan was used by S.E.C.V. office workers working on the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme. Small electric swivel fan. This heavy black metal fan has 4 curved 'wings' covered by protecting wire consisting of 2 wire rings joined by 6 curved pieces of wire covering the sides and front. Attached to the motor that can swivel and to the base is a black rubber covered electric cord. The base forms a stand with a control knob for speed and swivel options. On a plaque: Menominee / Fan Motor / 55182591 Serial No. 200 volts / ACC current 6 cycles / Menominee Electric Mfg. Co. / Menominee ..? Control knob: 0,1,2,3 along slotelectric fan; state electricity commission of victoria; kiewa hydro electric scheme; office furniture

Used by Mrs. H. N. LordClear plastic Spanish style fan, edged with pink plastic and pink ribbon trim.fans, folding fans

Asian style fan. One side has floral design with gold background, the reverse is red"PMA 0168/1" "WMA 46"

Belonged to Susan Erey's grandmother and mother - C 1909 - 2011Example of interesting personal objectSmall personal fan. Marked La Braise Pat 21777 (French - English, The Breeze (Feminine) - nickel plate|steel. -3 bladed fan (plastic) operated rake + pinion movement with a thumb plunger. -decorated with pierced cavities in case filled with red enamel.La Brise Pat 21777costume accessories, female

Brought to Orbost in 1900.A diamond shaped palm fan hand-woven in natural colours. It has a narrow handle and is closely woven.fan handcraft ethnographic new hebrides dress-ornament

Four blade electric fan. Grey blades enclosed in chrome guard. Connection grey electric cord and connectionPyedomestic items, cooling, electrical technology, appliances & accessories

Personal fan of Asian origin used by early immigrant family living in Kiewa Valley and indicative of the mixed heritages within the Valley. Personal Fan of vintage circa 1920s suggests middle to upper socio-economic levelHistorically this item places certain ethnic group in the Kiewa Valley circa 1920's - 1950's. This personal fan indicates that it may have belonged to a middle class person with greater leisure time than that of a working class. The multicultural fabric of the region is also highlighted.Personal hand fan (slide out sideways open). Cardboard screen on wooden spine frame. Main side bright coloured green trees on golden red and royal blue background. Wispy silver lined clouds, black branches and brown earth with moss. Flip side gold speckled on white background Bamboo like sliversfan, personal fan, cooling, oriental, hand fan

Thirty two stick sandalwood fan with decorative pierced design and hand painted design of blossom and butterfly. Sticks are secured with a gilt hinged wire loop threaded with a pale pink tassel.costume accessories, female, handcrafts, woodcarving

Leaf shaped fan made of strands, possibly raffia- woven around a central bamboo strut which forms the cone of the handle. Coloured design of indigo and dark blue formed by use of coloured strands.handcrafts, basketwork, costume accessories, female

Black silk, satin in gauze fan with flowers hand painted on silk, with ebony sticks and guards, all held together with a metal ring.|Could be bought in black or white, plain ready for painting at home.costume accessories, female