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Collection Type

  • Clothing and Accessories

Date

1851-1875

GUSN

GUSN-37838

Description

Short, broad sticks and guards covered in dark red leather; red satin leaf; sticks overlaid on leaf; mother of pearl washer, brass ring; dark red cord and tassel.

Details

Descriptive Terms

fans (equipment)
accessories
leather
satin
silk (textile)
Fan, Hand
Fan, Hand

Maker

Unknown

Credit Line

Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Morse Jones and Miss Eleanor Hooper Jones

Accession Number

1935.558

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