fan, hand

Name/Title

fan, hand

Entry/Object ID

G2004.159

Description

Fan with bone sticks with moire-effect mesh accented by small relief flowers at midpoint; guard sticks have relief carved flowers. Off white silk leaf-shaped individual segments tipped with fine white down. Silver sequins stud the field around a simple stylized nosegay motif formed of sequins and bangles in the middle. Shaped, cast hanging loop with white silk cord and tassle; pearl rivet.

Collection

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Made/Created

Date made

1855 - 1860

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Search Terms

bone, fan, moire, carved, sequins, hand fan