1870-1890
GUSN-62713
Two carved staves, rounded top, tapers to circle amd baluster form base with single peirced hole for shaped brass loop. Assorted floral, pagoda, and figural motifs carved on staves. High relief carved guards depicting figures, pagodas and dense foliate background. Magenta silk ribbon intertwined through ribs 1 1/2" from top. Green string tied to brass hook with 2 glass beads, wood knobs and magenta and cream colored tassels.
fans (equipment)
accessories
brass (alloy)
glass (material)
silk (textile)
Brass
Glass
Silk
FAN
Used at Barrett House (New Ipswich, N.H.),
P787
Unknown
9.25 x 16.5 (WxD) (inches)
Gift of Caroline Barr Wade
1987.686
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