Fan
- Object Name:
- Fan
- Object ID:
- 1963.039.177
- Description:
- Fan, cockade type. Circular leaf of black, pleated, glazed fabric on dull gold velvet-covered wooden handles. Leaf has painted circle of lavender daisies and blue flowers. Handles have decorative metal sleeves on top ends, and metal tips and loop at bottom. Metal discs and leather strap connecting handles at pivot point.
- Material:
- Wood
Textile
Velvet
Metal - Dimensions:
- H-13.3 W-8.8 L-9.2 D-0.6 inches
- Provenance:
- Collected by the donor's sister, Marion L. Cass (1894-1963). Miss Cass developed the collection around a core of the personal possessions of her mother, Lillie M. (Wilson) Cass (1867-1951) and added objects passed down in neighboring Haverhill, NH, families. Later, while living and working in Littleton, NH, she devoted her spare time to expanding her collection, eventually representing over a century of changes in clothing and accessory styles.
- Credit Line:
- Gift of Merwin P. Cass
- Subjects:
- Fans (Accessories)
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