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Folding Fan

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Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

ca. 1860

GUSN

GUSN-32806

Description

Folding fan; wide ivory sticks and guard; white satin and white silk leaf with lace appliqued; leaf short and edged with lace; metal loop with white silk tassels; mother of pearl rivet.

Details

Descriptive Terms

fans (equipment)
accessories
ivory (tooth component)
lace (needlework)
satin
silk (textile)
Fan, Hand
Fan, Hand

Maker

Unknown

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. Henry E. Johnson

Accession Number

1929.984C

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