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DateLate 1800s
Terms
- Boxes
- Ivory
- Paper
- Europe
- United States
Dimensions27.28 cm (10 3/4 in.)
MarkingsLabel (now on file): "Mrs. Peaslee's fan. which I am happy to pass on to you, for your collection, on this my birthday [Jessie]." Tag attached to fan, "Mrs. Peasley from Jessie." A similar inscription also appears on the lid of the box.
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Joanna Ballou Savery (1995)
Object number1995.20.157B
Description1995.20.157a: ivory and paper fan. Paper ribbon at top is about 3" wide and on one side, shows people in 18th century clothing, crowding around a cradle with baby. On the other side, the baby appears as a little girl.
1995.20.157b: pasteboard box with embossed flowers on lid, highlighted in gilt. Poor condition. Held together by Scotch tape. 1995.20.1-.197: fan collection.
1995.20.157b: pasteboard box with embossed flowers on lid, highlighted in gilt. Poor condition. Held together by Scotch tape. 1995.20.1-.197: fan collection.
