Name/Title
Fan of burgundy gauze, with handpainted flowers and ecru lace, c. 1890sEntry/Object ID
1986.51.153Description
ACC. NO. 86.51.153
SUBJECT CATEGORY: FASHION ACCESSORIES
DATE OR PERIOD: CIRCA 1890's
OBJECT: FAN
DESCRIPTION:
FAN OF BURGUNDY-COLORED GAUZE, HAND-PAINTED WITH FLOWERS, ACCENTUATED IN PARTIAL BEADING IN SILVER AND GOLD COLORS. THE FAN IS TRIMMED IN ECRU COLORED MACHINE-MADE LACE. GUARD AND STAYS ARE INCISED WITH DESIGNS IN GOLD AND SILVER COLORS. ATTACHED TO THE FAN IS THE ORIGINAL SILK THREAD TASSEL IN BURGUNDY-COLORED LACE.
SIZE: L 18"
HISTORY OF OBJECT:
FAN FROM THE W W CHIPMAN FAMILY.
ACQUIRED FROM:
ROSCOE AND D'ARCY HAMILTON
CATALOGED: FEBRUARY 28, 1998