Fan

Name/Title

Fan

Entry/Object ID

1954.1.8

Description

Small folding fan, hinged in middle so that it could be carried easily. The black sticks have a floral design. The paper top is black edged, having floral design on one side, larger flowers on the other. There is a white tassel attached to handle.

Context

Purchased in Asia by George Dewey as a souvenir for one of his family members

Acquisition

Accession

1954.1

Source or Donor

Howland, Susan Griggs (1905-1989), Clark, Louise Dewey Howland (1900-1978), Drury, Sylvia Ann Howland Sample, Gay, Emily Shipman Howland Mansfield (1907-1996)

Acquisition Method

Gift

Dimensions

Height

4-1/2 in

Width

1 in

Depth

1-1/2 in

Material

Paper

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Dewey, George (1837-1917)