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Fan

Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

1868-1899

GUSN

GUSN-45497

Description

Ebonized sticks and guards, set with spangles; black chiffon leaf sewn all over with silver sequins; metal washer and ring.

Details

Descriptive Terms

fans (equipment)
accessories
chiffon
staining
ebony (color)
sequins (spangles)
silk (textile)
wood (plant material)
Silk
Chiffon
Spangles
Sequins
Ebonized
FAN

Maker

Unknown

Accession Number

1953.M15

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