Fan
- Object Name:
- Fan
- Object ID:
- 1967.008.01
- Place of Origin:
- England
- Date:
- 1875-1900
- Description:
- Screen fan. English chinoiserie. Black lacquered wood. Leaf slightly oval shaped, with scrolled edge. Obverse painted in gilt oriental designs: in center are five figures with fans, parasol, cat, etc., touched with red; at top is grouping of musical instruments, fan, and urns; at bottom is figure playing stringed instrument; on right is a bird, head bent looking at red worm. Reverse plain. Turned wooden handle, bamboo shaped, with gilt in turnings.
- Material:
- Wood
- Dimensions:
- H-15.75 W-7.25 D-0.5 inches
- Credit Line:
- Gift of Lucia C. Hale
- People:
- Hale, Lucia C. (1890-1973)
- Subjects:
- Chinoiserie, Fans (Accessories)
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