On View
Not on viewFolding Hand Fan
Date1800s (?)
Terms
- Fans
- Metal
- Silk Fiber
- Ivory
- Wood
Dimensions8 cm (3 1/8 in.)
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Hans W. Miller
Object numberPER1143.0001G
DescriptionA folding fan composed of wood, and ivory sticks and a pleated, silk leaf. The ivory guard ends are embellished with floral motifs painted in silver gilt. The wooden sticks are painted with and are also embellished with designs in silver as well as in purple and green floral designs. The silk leaf white, painted with purple and white chysanthemum type flowers and green leaves. At the head of the fan is a metal loop and a white tassel.
Collections
- Historic Clothing
