Fan

1850-1880

Place madeUnited States, North America

orFrance, Europe

Wood, silk, metal, metal sequins, mother of pearl

closed: 9 x 2 1/2 x 1 in. ( 22.9 x 6.4 x 2.5 cm )

Gift of Thomas S. Constantine

1944.67b

According to the accession records, this fan belonged to the donor's mother.

DescriptionFan with wooden guards and sticks with openwork design and cut steels piqué; each stick with individually cut cloud-shaped ivory silk leaf with applied metal sequins; metal handle with ivory silk tassel; rivet with mother of pearl buttons.

ClassificationsPERSONAL ACCESSORIES