Name/Title

Hand Fan

Entry/Object ID

2017.1.19

Description

Part A) Green (bamboo?) fan with cream coloured satin leaf. Leaf is painted with white and green flowers and leaves. Engraved gold metallic rivets and loop. Guards are loose and green paint on sticks has been worn through in places. Part B) Right guard of fan, which has come loose from the main fan.

Acquisition

Source (if not Accessioned)

Dixon, Dorothy

Clothing/Dress/Costume Details

Clothing Sex

Female

Textile Details

Fabric

Satin

Material

Silk, Bamboo, Metal

Color

Green, Yellow, Gold, Brown

Made/Created

Date made

circa 1880 - 1899

Time Period

19th Century

Dimensions

Dimension Notes

Fan Length: 34cm Width: 43cm Guard Length: 30cm Width: 3cm