Folding Hand Fan

Date1863-1870

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Fans
Graphite
Fabric
Wood
Europe
United States

Dimensions19.04 cm (7 1/2 in.)

MarkingsAttached tag, "Miss Esther Oldham." Pencil inscriptions on individual slats: Harry F. Nichols from; Josie David; whatever you choose "Pinks"; Covedid [?] by "Chife" Jan. 4 1870; Elizabeth B. Livermore; C.A. Dorr August 68; Yel...[illegible]. R.; Alice H. Reed. Aug 14/68; Harry; Neddi Mind your eye; [poetical inscription].

Credit LineGift of Mrs. Joanna Ballou Savery (1995)

Object number1995.20.165

DescriptionA folding fan made of 13 wooden sticks and a pleated linen leaf. The wood is natural, with numerous inscriptions in pencil on the sticks. The linen is ivory colored with a gilt border along the upper edge. 1995.20.1-.197: fan collection.

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