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Fandemonium

Fans are among the earliest accessories because they perform a critical function. In the days before air conditioning, the cool breeze created by a fan came as welcome relief. Far from purely functional, fans became highly ornamented and beautiful. Over the centuries and across continents, a number of different basic forms of fans developed. This exhibition explores these different shapes and styles. From hand-painted rococo designs of the eighteenth century to celluloid, art deco pieces from the twentieth century, the variations are remarkable and stunning. Approximately fifty fans spanning three centuries will fill the Alumni Gallery....more
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Kent State University Museum
Corner of Main & Lincoln Streets
Rockwell Hall - 515 Hilltop Drive
Kent, Ohio 44242

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Local Number: (330) 672-3450

Hours

Sunday: 10:00 AM - 4:45 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 4:45 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM - 4:45 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM - 4:45 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM - 4:45 PM

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Admission

General Pricing: FREE

Events Dates:

1/18/2013 - 10/6/2013

Parking

General Parking: FREE

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