Museum Collections
Luce Center
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.




