Fan, Hand

Object/Artifact

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Genesee Country Village & Museum

Name/Title

Fan, Hand

Entry/Object ID

G2006.059

Description

10” fan, bone sticks and printed paper leaf with hand painted details. Sticks have pierced vine design and painted roses and bellflowers. Front of pale blue leaf has lithographed scene of ‘mid-eighteenth century’ maidens in various stages of ware, wading in a shaded stream with bare feet, one coyly showing us how she pulls her stocking up to her knee. They have been surprised by the approach of a couple of grinning young males. Marked “Litho. H. Jannin Paris” The back of the leaf shows two young shepherdesses with a littler one and a sheep in a field. Both sides have printed silver border and floral flourishes, with painted details on the front. Scalloped relief brass loop and pearl rivet.

Collection

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Category

Accessory, Adult, Female
Historic Costume

Made/Created

Date made

1845 - 1860