On View
Not on viewMechanical Hand Fan
DateEarly 1900s
Terms
- Fans
- Glass
- Steel
- Imitation Tortoise Shell
- United States
Dimensions6.98 cm (2 3/4 in.)
MarkingsTag attached, "Harry Bradford."
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Joanna Ballou Savery (1995)
Object number1995.20.84
DescriptionFaux tortoiseshell (plastic) hand held fan, with mirror. The body of the fan is circular with a mirror on one side. The three wedge shaped fan blades are attached to a metal pin at the back center of the body. The fan is operated by depressing the steel thumb button which spins the blades.
1995.20.1-.197: fan collection.
1995.20.1-.197: fan collection.
Collections
- Historic Clothing
