Fan, Hand

Object/Artifact

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Genesee Country Village & Museum

Name/Title

Fan, Hand

Entry/Object ID

G2005.188

Description

Fan with simple black painted guard sticks and simply perforated quasi-Gothic design in the other sticks, now a dull brown as if the soft wood absorbed gold paint. Paper leaf with Japanesque slightly off-center, red, printed image of two rustic sweethearts in the woods by a half-timbered cottage; she is knitting serenely as he sneaks up behind her with a bouquet. The leaf was overprinted with black to isolate the image, and dark red (dull gold?) scrolly stems highlight the edges of the image; leaf edged with now-dull gold paper tape. Shaped brass loop lacquered black; brass rivet.

Collection

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Category

Accessory, Adult, Female
Historic Costume

Made/Created

Date made

1855 - 1870