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Ivory tablet with mother of pearl guards, carved; finger ring and chain; threaded with white silk ribbon; twist of metal attached to one guard, possibly for apencil.
fans (equipment)
accessories
carving (processes)
ivory (tooth component)
mother of pearl
silk (textile)
Fan, Hand
Fan, Hand
Written in pencil on tablet: names of dances.
Unknown
Gift of Mrs. Frederic A. Turner
1940.574
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