On View
Not on viewFolding Hand Fan
DateLate 1800s
Terms
- Fans
- Brass
- Silk Fiber
- Paper
- Wood
- Paint
- Europe
- United States
Dimensions24.11 cm (9 1/2 in.)
MarkingsAttached tag, "Jessie Gilmore." Box is marked "Mrs. Mulliken."
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Joanna Ballou Savery (1995)
Object number1995.20.158A
Description1995.20.158a: wood and paper fan. Natural wood. Front slat is carved in the shape of a Japanese woman, in a green dress. Wood support painted with green butterflies. Paper appliques on net: painted green and white butterflies and flowers. Applied sequins. Brass ring. Attached light blue tassel, with pom poms. Attached tag: "Jessie/ Gilmore."
1995.20.158b: pasteboard box, painted black. 1995.20.1-.197: fan collection.
1995.20.158b: pasteboard box, painted black. 1995.20.1-.197: fan collection.
Collections
- Historic Clothing
