Hand fan with pink silk leaves shaped like feathers. Real pink feathers on top of leaves. Metal sequins on leaves. Carved ivory sticks. Mother of pearl rivet with metal gold handle. Pink tassel hanging off handle. 14 Extant sticks, one missing.
Clothing/Dress/Costume Details
Article of Clothing/Dress/Costume
Fan
Clothing Sex
Female
Textile Details
Material
Silk
Color
Pink
Made/Created
Artist
Unknown
Date made
circa 1800 - circa 1900
Time Period
19th Century
Place
Continent
North America
Label/Inscription/Signature
Type
None
Dimensions
Length
18.5 cm
Condition
Overall Condition
Fair
Condition Detail
Fading, Missing Areas / Holes
Notes
Silk leaves are very faded, as is the tassel. One stick is missing.
