On View
Not on viewFolding Hand Fan
DateLate 1800s
Dimensions21.57 cm (8 1/2 in.)
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Joanna Ballou Savery (1995)
Object number1995.20.147
DescriptionIvory and silk folding fan. The fan is composed of 16 ivory sticks, incised with cut out screens. Along the top is a band of pleated yellowing/cream colored silk embroidered in silver. The head of the fan features a brass ring with mother of pearl buttons.
1995.20.1-.197: fan collection.
1995.20.1-.197: fan collection.