A silk fan with a celluloid handle, ca. 1870s.

Clothing/Dress/Costume

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Homestead Museum

Name/Title

A silk fan with a celluloid handle, ca. 1870s.

Entry/Object ID

2022.9.3.9

Description

A silk fan with a celluloid handle, ca. 1870s. The fan features silk fan petals, with star-shaped sequins sewn onto the fabric and a celluloid handle. On the reverse is a zigzag stitch pattern. With moderate soiling and discoloration, it is in fair condition.