Fan
- Object Name:
- Fan
- Object ID:
- 1956.152
- Date:
- 1822
- Description:
- Folding fan of 22 amber-colored tortoise shell or horn blades, cut in delicate open pattern, conected with narrow white ribbon. Band of roses, forget-me-nots and foliage painted across entire width of opened fan.
A. Fan
B. Box - Material:
- Skeletal
Textile - Dimensions:
- H-6.5 inches
- Provenance:
- Note with fan: "Countess of Rumford carried this fan at the ball she gave in Paris in 1822. Her dress was white crepe de chine, white silk lace and yellow satin trimmings". Added: "Given to Minnie in 1912".
- Credit Line:
- Gift of Marion A. Elkin
- Subjects:
- Flowers, Fans (Accessories)
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