Fan

Object Name:

Fan

Object ID:

1996.520.33

Date:

1875-1900

Description:

Folding fan, in box. White gauze leaf on bone or ivory sticks. Leaf has three hand-painted scenes, including 18th-century woman in center, signed "Hu Froy". Leaf and sticks decorated with gold and silver sequins in floral and swag designs. Brass loop.

Box: White paperboard with hinged cover. Label on bottom: "C. LEVIELE / MAKER & REPAIRER OF / FINE FANS, SHELL GOODS, / CHINA & BRIC-A-BRAC. / 51 W. 19th ST. NEW YORK"; stamped "WHITE". Another label: "AUST[R?].

Material:

Skeletal
Textile

Dimensions:

H-7.5 W-14 D-0.6 inches

Credit Line:

New Hampshire Historical Society Collection

Subjects:

Fans (Accessories)