Fan

Object Number: 
1942.227
Date: 
1870-1900
Medium: 
Ivory, silk, metal sequins, metal, mother of pearl
Dimensions: 
closed: 8 x 1 x 1 in. ( 20.3 x 2.5 x 2.5 cm )
Description: 
Fan with carved ivory guards with metal inlay, and carved and pierced ivory sticks with metal inlay; white (now discolored) silk chiffon leaf with applied metal (gold-colored) sequins; metal handle and rivet with mother of pearl button.
Credit Line: 
Gift of Mrs. James King Hand
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Creative: Tronvig Group