Owing to its significant provenance, a damaged eighteenth-century paper fan was selected for display at the Dewitt Wallace Decorative Arts Museum. The decorative elements included discolored lead white paint, cupped iron gall ink drawing, and corroded tin-plated copper sequins. The structure and material composition of the fan precluded aqueous treatments. The project encompassed material analysis, structural repair and mount design. Alternatives to wheat starch paste were proposed to limit moisture in mending the tears. The visual and mechanical properties of solvent-activated and pressure-sensitive adhesives were evaluated using mock-ups. The final step in preparing the fan for exhibition was to design an appropriate storage and display mount.