Hand-held fan. Ivory sticks and guards, carved, gilded and set with gold spangles; gilt, red and blue vine painted on reverse of sticks; white silk leaf painted with flowers, musical instruments, bows and geometric design in gilt, blue, pink and green; sewn with sequins; brass rivet and washer.
Date:
1880s
Maker:
unknown
Material:
carving (processes), ivory (tooth component), painting (coating), sequins (spangles), silk (textile)
GUSN:
42731
Accession Number:
39.1919 A-C