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Brise Hand Fan

DateLate 1800s
Terms
  • Fans
  • Brass
  • Silk Fiber
  • Ivory
  • Europe
  • United States
Dimensions23.48 cm (9 1/4 in.)
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Joanna Ballou Savery (1995)
Object number1995.20.148
DescriptionAn ivory brise style folding fan. The fan is composed of 20 carved and pierced ivory sticks threaded with a silver and purple ribbon at the tops. The base features a "U" shaped brass ring and an attached plue and purple tassel with clear glass beads.

1995.20.1-.197: fan collection.
Collections
  • Historic Clothing