Name/Title
FanEntry/Object ID
1950.1.273ADescription
A carved ivory brisé fan of twenty sticks with rounded tops. The sticks are threaded with a narrow white ribbon. The loop at the bottom has a purple, teal, and magenta tassel decorated with two small clear, glass beads.Context
A "brisé fan - a fan made entirely of sticks which broaden towards the top edge and are held together with ribbon or string."
A "loop - a small half round of metal or other material that is attached to the rivet. Loops are common in 19th century fans."Dimensions
Height
9-1/4 inDimension Notes
Top width = 1 1/8"
Bottom width = 3/8"Material
ivory, Silk, brass, Glass