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Fan

Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

1880s

GUSN

GUSN-52424

Description

Broad black wooden sticks and guards; leaf of black satin overlaid w/ sticks on which are painted white floral sprays; black ribbon on finger ring; black satin ruffle attached at top.

Details

Descriptive Terms

fans (equipment)
accessories
painting (coating)
satin
silk (textile)
wood (plant material)
floral patterns
Silk
Satin
Painted
Spray
FAN

Maker

Unknown

Accession Number

1941.843

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