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Fan

Object Name:
Fan
Object ID:
1942.002.09
Date:
1880-1900
Description:
Folding fan. Pleated black gauze fabric on pierced wooden sticks. Guard sticks have carved foliate decoration. Fabric has hand-painted image of woman seated in chariot pulled by two fanciful butterflies. Machine lace on top edge. Black lacquered loop on head. Long black tassel tied to loop.
Material:
Wood
Textile
Dimensions:
H-14 W-26 D-1 inches
Credit Line:
Gift of Margaret H. Jewell
Subjects:
Fans (Accessories)
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