Handpainted White Silk Ball Fan with ivory handle of Lura Smith, late 19th century

Name/Title

Handpainted White Silk Ball Fan with ivory handle of Lura Smith, late 19th century

Entry/Object ID

1985.49.1

Description

Acc. No. 85.49.1 Subject Category: Fashion accessories Date or Period. Late 19th century Object: Fan Description: Fan covered in white colored silk with hand painted decoration of birds & flowers. Ivory handle & stays. Size: L-23 inches (opened) W-23 inches. History of Object: Ball fan of Lura Smith, china painter, who came to Alameda in the 1890's from Chicago, Ill. She died in 1912. Acquired from: Date: 10-26-85