Fan: blue w/tassel
Classification:
Date:
1850-1880
Medium:
Wood, silk, metal, metal sequins, mother of pearl
Dimensions:
closed: 7 1/2 x 3 x 1 in. ( 19 x 7.6 x 2.5 cm )
Description:
Fan with pierced wooden guards and sticks, each stick with individually cut cloud-shaped blue silk leaf with applied metal (silver-colored) sequins; metal handle with tassel; rivet with mother of pearl buttons.
Object Number:
INV.8637
Marks:
handwritten in pencil: on paper tag attached with string to handle: "COX"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1880
eMuseum Object ID:
8103
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Fan: floral motif w/carved stays
Classification:
Date:
1880-1910
Medium:
Ivory, silk, paint, metal, mother of pearl
Dimensions:
closed: 11 x 2 x 1 in. ( 27.9 x 5.1 x 2.5 cm )
Description:
Fan with carved and pierced ivory guards and sticks with serrated edges, beige silk leaf with painted floral decoration, and metal handle and rivet with mother of pearl buttons.
Object Number:
INV.8648
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1910
eMuseum Object ID:
8102
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Fan: black ostrich feather w/tassel
Classification:
Date:
1870-1900
Medium:
Feathers, plastic, silk
Dimensions:
closed: 19 x 8 1/2 x 6 in. ( 48.3 x 21.6 x 15.2 cm )
Description:
Black ostrich feather fan with translucent amber-colored plastic sticks and handle; sticks joined by yellow silk ribbon; black and white silk tassel.
Object Number:
INV.8649
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
8101
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Ostrich feather plume
Classification:
Date:
1890-1920
Medium:
Feather, paper
Dimensions:
Overall: 10 x 4 x 1/8 in. ( 25.4 x 10.2 x 0.3 cm )
Description:
Ostrich plume with printed paper label inscribed "NEW YORK'S GREATEST OSTRICH PLUME SALE at FRAZIN & OPPENHEIM, 6th Ave. & 18th St."
Object Number:
INV.8722
Marks:
printed paper label: affixed to feather: "NEW YORK'S GREATEST / OSTRICH PLUME SALE / at FRAZIN & OPPENHEIM, 6th Ave. & 18th St."
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1920
eMuseum Object ID:
8100
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Brisé fan with box
Classification:
Date:
1850-1860
Medium:
Wood, lacquer, ribbon, paint, cardboard, paper
Dimensions:
box: 1 x 8 1/4 x 1 in. ( 2.5 x 21 x 2.5 cm )
Description:
Brisé fan with black-lacquered wooden blades with gold painted pagodas, bamboo trees, and other landscape features; blades joined by pink silk ribbon; monogram "LBC" on each guard; in rectangular cardboard box covered in embossed turquoise-colored paper.
Credit Line:
Gift of Miss Lena Cadwalader Evans
Object Number:
1936.611ab
Marks:
painted: on each guard: "LBC"
handwritten in pencil: on underside of box: "Nov. 25, 1936"
Gallery Label:
According to the accession records, this fan belonged to the donor's mother, Lena (Angelina) Burr Corse (b. 1847), who used it as a child.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1860
eMuseum Object ID:
8099
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Fan with box
Classification:
Date:
1870-1900
Medium:
Ivory, silk, embroidery thread, metal sequins
Dimensions:
Overall (fan closed): 7 1/4 x 1 x 5/8 in. (18.4 x 2.5 x 1.6 cm)
Box: 7 1/2 x 1 3/8 x 3/4 in. ( 19 x 3.5 x 1.9 cm )
Description:
Fan with ivory guards and sticks, and silk leaf with embroidery and applied (gold-colored) metal sequins; in light brown cardboard box.
Object Number:
INV.8633ab
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
8098
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Fan w/tassel: the Virginians, April 10, 1912
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
ca. 1912
Medium:
Bamboo, paper, metal, textile
Dimensions:
closed: 8 5/8 x 1 1/2 x 1/2 in. ( 21.9 x 3.8 x 1.3 cm )
Description:
Commemorative fan with bamboo guards and sticks (the guards carved and pierced); paper leaf with light blue obverse with landscape printed in gray, and ivory-colored reverse with silver stippling and inscription, "The Viriginians April 10th, 1912," printed in gold; metal handle with tassel.
Object Number:
INV.8644
Marks:
printed: on obverse of leaf: "The Virginians / April 10th, 1912"
handwritten in pencil: on obverse of leaf: "Feb 25, 1928"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1912
eMuseum Object ID:
8096
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Fan: pink w/sequins
Classification:
Date:
1870-1900
Medium:
Amber, wood, textile, sequins, rhinestones, gilding, metal, mother of pearl
Dimensions:
closed: 8 x 1 1/2 x 1 in. ( 20.3 x 3.8 x 2.5 cm )
Description:
Fan with amber guards, one with diagonal bands of rhinestones alternating with incised bands with gilding; carved wooden sticks with applied gold decoration; leaf of fine pink netting with red and gold sequins; brass handle and rivet with mother of pearl buttons.
Object Number:
INV.11661
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
8095
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Box
Classification:
Date:
1825-1875
Medium:
Tortoise shell, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 1/2 x 1 3/8 in. ( 1.3 x 3.5 cm )
Description:
Circular tortoise shell box with lid. Circular metal inlay in lid.
Object Number:
Z.1541.2ab
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1875
eMuseum Object ID:
8082
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Walking-stick
Classification:
Date:
1884
Medium:
Malacca, ebony, silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 36 x 3 1/2 x 3/4 in. ( 91.4 x 8.9 x 1.9 cm )
Description:
Malacca cane with engraved silver opera handle, tapered shaft, and ebony tip.
Credit Line:
Permanent Loan from the Beekman Family Association
Object Number:
1954.194d
Marks:
engraved: on handle: "JHB/ TO/ JWB/ 1884"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1884
eMuseum Object ID:
8059
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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