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Fixed Hand Fan

Date1800s
Terms
  • Fans
  • Paper
  • Wood
  • Paint
  • China
  • Japan
Dimensions28.55 cm (11 1/4 in.)
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Joanna Ballou Savery (1995)
Object number1995.20.68
DescriptionWood and paper flat fan. The body of the fan is made of pleated paper with a bracket[}] like shape at the top edge. One side of the paper features three, overlapping sections ofpink, gold and silver with one floral spray. The other side is lightly dusted in silver paint and has one spray of blue flowers. The body is attached to a long, cylindrical black painted handle.

1995.20.1-.197: fan collection.
Collections
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