Fan, Hand

Name/Title

Fan, Hand

Entry/Object ID

G87.138

Description

Bone sticks with pierced circular holes and incised concentric ring designs, and 2-layered pierced moire patterned areas on each one; black hairy-fiber needlerun lace leaf on front with stiffened ivory silk (?) satin leaf on back enclosing sticks whose scalloped decorative ends protrude, backed with edging of black lace; loop not present; MOP rivet. Silver-gilt repair to back guard stick; engraved

Collection

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Made/Created

Date made

1860 - 1880

Notes

User Age: Adult Gender: Female

Lexicon

Search Terms

bone, silk, satin, scalloped ends, engraved, lace