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Cockade Fan

Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

1870s

GUSN

GUSN-52832

Description

Fan stored in maroon leather case extending into handle with brass ring; when a small brass knob is pushed up a groove in the handle, the fan open to circular shape, pleated leaf of maroon glazed linen.

Details

Descriptive Terms

cockade fans
accessories
brass (alloy)
leather
linen (material)
Leather
Linen
Brass
FAN

Maker

Unknown

Accession Number

1941.1666

Related Items

Title Cockade Fan Accession Number 1974.170

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