Fan

Object/Artifact

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Saco Museum

Fan

Fan

Name/Title

Fan

Entry/Object ID

1975.11.7

Description

Folding pleated fan, double leaf of black silk gauze, with ebonized wood sticks, metal button, metal rivet, metal loop, looped black ribbon tassel tacked to the metal loop. Decoration of leaf (recto): Delicate design of swags and suspended florals, all in small silver-colored sequins and spangles. No decoration of on the verso leaf. Shaped guards with pressed floral design, enhanced with cut steel insets. Shaped sticks, with pressed design enhanced with cut steel insets.

Dimensions

Width

14 in

Depth

4-3/4 in

Length

7-1/2 in

Material

silk gauze, brass, ebonized wood