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Fan

Object Name:
Fan
Object ID:
1939.013.25
Creator:
Walker, Julianna P. M. (1825-1910)
Place of Origin:
Loudon, NH
Date:
1850-1860
Description:
Screen fan. Silk on wood. Oval leaf of blue and tan silk, divided diagonally, on split bamboo frame. Embroidered with purple flowers and tan and white leaves. Purple velvet edging. No decoration on reverse. Typescript paper label sewn to reverse: "Fan embroidered by Julianns[sic] P. / Morse Walker." Hollow bamboo handle.
Material:
Wood
Textile
Silk
Dimensions:
H-16 W-6 D-0.3 inches
Provenance:
Embroidered by Julianna P. Morse Walker (1825-1910) of Loudon, NH.
Credit Line:
Gift of Emma P. Radley
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