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Folding Hand Fan

DateLate 1800s
Terms
  • Fans
  • Brass
  • Fabric
  • Walrus
  • Bamboo
  • Paint
  • Europe
  • United States
Dimensions30.46 cm (12 in.)
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Joanna Ballou Savery (1995)
Object number1995.20.173
DescriptionA folding fan constructed of bamboo sticks, ivory guard slats and a pleated fabric leaf. The fabric is loose weave, cream colored, and is painted with green and yellow flowers as well as a black and white bird.

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