Fan

Object/Artifact

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Saco Museum

Fan

Fan

Name/Title

Fan

Entry/Object ID

2012.4.18

Description

Folding pleated wooden brise fan with mother-of-pearl button, metal rivet, no loop or tassel. Guards are shaped, carved, and pierced. Each stick and guard has two ovals, surrounded and separated by floral motifs, all of which are on the upper half. Lower half of each is plain, except for stylized incising on the guards. On the inside of the left guard: "M C L" - possibly owner's initials.

Dimensions

Width

10-1/2 in

Length

8 in

Material

Wood, mother-of-pearl, Metal