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Folding Hand Fan
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Folding 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.
Collections
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