Fans (sensu) are used by guests at a tea gathering, especially when entering or exiting the tearoom, however, they are never opened or used to fan oneself. Men's sensu are slightly larger than those for women. The lacquered frame of this woman's...
Japanese American business enterprises -- California -- Sacramento [lcsh]; Advertisements [lcsh]; Fan painting, Japanese [lcsh]; M. Kambara Shoe Store [aacr2]
The fan, made of bamboo and paper, is an advertisement for the M. Kambara Shoe Store which was located at 1315 4th Street, Sacramento, California. The fan was made in Japan and used prior to World War II.
Japanese American business enterprises -- California -- Florin [lcsh]; Fan painting, Japanese [lcsh]; Advertisements [lcsh]; Tanikawa Mercantile Store [lcna];
T. Tanikawa Co. was a mercantile store on the corner of Reese and Florin Roads in Florin, California. The fan was made in Japan and used prior to World War II.
