The Development of Electric Fan in Meiji and Taisho Early Days : Historic Analysis on a Design of Electric Fan (1)

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  • 明治・大正初期における扇風機の発達 : 扇風機のデザインにおける歴史的研究(1)

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During the Meiji era, the importation of fans from advanced nations was the major factor behind the rise in the popularity of fans for home use. However, in contrast to the sizable demand for ceiling fans in Europe and America, the Japanese much preferred the desk fan and so design development concentrated on this style of fan. The high skill level of Japanese craftsmen meant that newly imported techniques for fan production were quickly absorbed and utilized in domestic production. During Taisho era, the involvement of large companies in production resulted in a proliferation of advertising for these products, and four basic characteristics of fan design emerged, namely; a black color scheme, a four-blade propeller, a guard and a fan head rotation function. The high price of fans resulted in the fan becoming a status symbol.

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  • CRID
    1390001205410203904
  • NII Article ID
    10025506322
    110006438649
  • NII Book ID
    AN00150292
  • DOI
    10.11247/jssdj.54.55_1
  • ISSN
    21865221
    09108173
  • Text Lang
    ja
  • Article Type
    journal article
  • Data Source
    • JaLC
    • CiNii Articles
    • KAKEN
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    Disallowed

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