Fan, Hand

Object/Artifact

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Genesee Country Village & Museum

Name/Title

Fan, Hand

Entry/Object ID

G91.183

Description

Fan with black papier mâché sticks with high shoulders, narrow paper leaf. Painted gilt flourishes; hand colored etching, upper class family at village well w.2 girls offering flowers. Stenciled gilt embellishment at top edge. Oval mirror in escutcheon on guard. Leaf reverse purple, gilt, Steel rivet

Collection

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Category

Accessory, Adult, Female
Historic Costume

Made/Created

Date made

1850

Dimensions

Length

10-1/2 in