Fan, France, early 19th century

Photo by Ralph Morang

Photo by Ralph Morang

Name/Title

Fan, France, early 19th century

Entry/Object ID

764

Description

Paper fan with painted scene of young ladies and gentlemen in a garden on one side and men and an island with trees on the other side. Supports are mother of pearl cutwork in a carved design with silver inlay, painted with gilt. Supports are held together with a gold loop. Red bordered tag attached to fan and says, "Langdon #2."

Collection

Portsmouth Historical Society Curatorial Collection

Acquisition

Accession

764

Source or Donor

Langdon, Helen

Acquisition Method

Gift

Dimensions

Height

1/2 in

Width

20 in

Length

10-1/2 in

Material

Paper