Name/Title
FanEntry/Object ID
2012.4.9Description
Folding pleated double leaf paper fan with bone sticks and guards, mother-of-pearl button, metal rivet, no loop or tassel. Decoration of leaf (recto): Cream colored paper, featuring a twisted Oriental-style tree in the center, from which spring flue floral tendrils and garlands, the leaf outlined with a garland of silver leaves. Decoration of leaf (verso): Small blue floral design in the center. Guards are carved, pierced in a floral and swag design, and backed with light green foil or paper. Sticks are delicately pierced with leafy vines and classical motifs.
This fan consists of an 18th century "monture" (or mount, in this case the sticks and guards) "married" to 19th century leaf.Dimensions
Width
19 inDepth
5 inLength
10-1/2 inMaterial
Paper, Bone, mother-of-pearl, Metal