Oval painted silk fan with ivory handle: oval of silk held by red and gold tape-covered wire; connected to carved and pierced ivory handle with pink ribbon tied through hole at end; silk of pink background has scene of "parade" on it; Chinese figures play instruments, carry banners, carry enclosed chairs, and are followed by a horse-drawn rickshaw.
Made/Created
Artist Information
Artist
Unknown
Attribution
Maker
Notes
Dates: 1868 - 1899
Date made: r. 1868 - 1899
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Height
5/8 in
Width
7-7/8 in
Length
12-7/8 in
Dimension Notes
Display Dimensions: 5/8 x 7 7/8 x 12 7/8 in. (1.6 x 20 x 32.7 cm)
Dimension Description
Including ribbon
Length
16 in
Dimension Notes
Display Dimensions: 16 in. (40.6 cm)
Material
Paint, Silk, Wire, ivory
Condition
Notes
Remarks: Details of condition: Much shredding of silk near base; spotting of silk.
General Notes
Note Type
Curatorial Remarks
Note
Not on NYAC appraisal.
Note Type
StorageNote
Note
Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Montgomery Place, White-Wetmore Bedroom