http://collections.mfa.org/collections/objectsrdf/315270;jsessionid=A09491E9EC156984F1F84F7D800C790BMFA Images: Fans and Parasolshttp://collections.mfa.org/internal/media/dispatcher/1544134/resize%3Aformat%3Dfull;jsessionid=A09491E9EC156984F1F84F7D800C790Bhttp://collections.mfa.org/internal/media/dispatcher/904889/resize%3Aformat%3Dfull;jsessionid=A09491E9EC156984F1F84F7D800C790BBlack lace parasolmid-19th centurySilk; laceBlack lace parasol; fine small scale all over design of minute floral swags; flower filled oval medallions and ornamental leaves as border design; white silk lining; fringe of the skin of quills; carved ivory folding handle and tip; floral garland on handle.http://collections.mfa.org/objects/detailsrdf/51705;jsessionid=A09491E9EC156984F1F84F7D800C790Bhttp://collections.mfa.org/internal/media/dispatcher/904873/resize%3Aformat%3Dfull;jsessionid=A09491E9EC156984F1F84F7D800C790BBlack lace parasolabout 1869Silk lace and ivoryBunches of small-scale wild roses, scalloped edge and border bands; lined with white silk; plain ivory handle and tip; monogram MS on handle; bought in Paris by Eugene Sturtevant for his bride, Mary Clark Sturtevant.http://collections.mfa.org/objects/detailsrdf/65899;jsessionid=A09491E9EC156984F1F84F7D800C790Bhttp://collections.mfa.org/internal/media/dispatcher/904869/resize%3Aformat%3Dfull;jsessionid=A09491E9EC156984F1F84F7D800C790BBlack silk lace parasol1872Silk; laceBlack lace parasol with ivory and coral handle, brought from Paris by Mrs. Sterne Morse.http://collections.mfa.org/objects/detailsrdf/48092;jsessionid=A09491E9EC156984F1F84F7D800C790Bhttp://collections.mfa.org/internal/media/dispatcher/905449/resize%3Aformat%3Dfull;jsessionid=A09491E9EC156984F1F84F7D800C790BBrisé fan1720sIvory blades, painted in oil and varnished, discontinuous painted silk ribbon, mother-of-pearl thumbgard and washerOn one side, a landscape with a bridge and two figures. On reverse, a classical interior with seven figures: "Achilles at Skyros." Colors, gray-greens, black and silver. Twenty-eight ivory sticks with mother-of-pearl on the ends of the guards. Ribbon on edge painted in black and white.http://collections.mfa.org/objects/detailsrdf/69704;jsessionid=A09491E9EC156984F1F84F7D800C790Bhttp://collections.mfa.org/internal/media/dispatcher/582055/resize%3Aformat%3Dfull;jsessionid=A09491E9EC156984F1F84F7D800C790BBrisé fan1700–30Bone blades painted in tempera; silkFan of twenty-three closely spaced thin bone blades painted solidly on both sides with polychrome tempera and a little gold, held together at top by green silk ribbon pasted to blades and having a simple painted gold design. On one side an elaborate floral background against which are placed two heart shaped medallions showing classical ruins, central medallion shows seated couple in landscape, smaller medallions near top showing classical ruins, near bottom a band of Asian figures. Other side of fan a landscape with several trees; at least one blade now missing.http://collections.mfa.org/objects/detailsrdf/113679;jsessionid=A09491E9EC156984F1F84F7D800C790Bhttp://collections.mfa.org/internal/media/dispatcher/905407/resize%3Aformat%3Dfull;jsessionid=A09491E9EC156984F1F84F7D800C790BBrisé fan1905–10Tortoiseshell blades, ring; silkSixteen tortoiseshell blades in fontange shape, brown silk connecting ribbon. Maroon silk tassel, cord with loop to secure fan closed, depends from tortoiseshell ring.http://collections.mfa.org/objects/detailsrdf/120520;jsessionid=A09491E9EC156984F1F84F7D800C790Bhttp://collections.mfa.org/internal/media/dispatcher/905745/resize%3Aformat%3Dfull;jsessionid=A09491E9EC156984F1F84F7D800C790BBrisé fan1750–1800Pierced and painted ivory blades; silkPierced ivory sticks with reversible painted design of European and Asian figures: woman and boy offering fruit left, man and woman by tree center, man and two boys right (incomplete); trees between, butterflies above. White silk connecting ribbon.http://collections.mfa.org/objects/detailsrdf/124311;jsessionid=A09491E9EC156984F1F84F7D800C790Bhttp://collections.mfa.org/internal/media/dispatcher/905382/resize%3Aformat%3Dfull;jsessionid=A09491E9EC156984F1F84F7D800C790BBrisé fanabout 1825–55Horn blades painted in gouache; silk; blue stone studsCommemorative fan for opening of Royal Museum, Berlin (now known as Old Museum). Center scene of Old Museum; Horse Tamers on top copied from Piazza del Quirinale, Rome; small boats in canal at foreground; flanked by conventionalized decorative motifs. Twenty horn blades, white silk connecting ribbon, blue stone studs in rivet.http://collections.mfa.org/objects/detailsrdf/124351;jsessionid=A09491E9EC156984F1F84F7D800C790Bhttp://collections.mfa.org/internal/media/dispatcher/905334/resize%3Aformat%3Dfull;jsessionid=A09491E9EC156984F1F84F7D800C790BBrisé fanabout 1830–55Carved ivory blades; guards decorated with gilt-silver, garnets, pearls, turquoise; silkSeventeen carved ivory blades. Guards decorated with gilt-silver, and studded with cut and cabochon almandine garnets, Ural River pearls, turquoise. Two white silk connecting ribbons. Mother-of-pearl rings on rivet. Believed to have belonged to a Grand Duchess. Said to have come from Tsarkoji-Sélo (Czar's summer palace).http://collections.mfa.org/objects/detailsrdf/124388;jsessionid=A09491E9EC156984F1F84F7D800C790Bhttp://collections.mfa.org/internal/media/dispatcher/905456/resize%3Aformat%3Dfull;jsessionid=A09491E9EC156984F1F84F7D800C790BBrisé fan1720sIvory blades, painted in oil and varnished; silk ribbon, tortiseshell, mother-of-pearlBrisé fan with oil painted and lacquered ivory sticks, painted blue silk connecting ribbon at top edge. Obverse: King Soloman on throne receiving the Queen of Sheba with members of her court. Reverse: figures on shore watching ship. Both scenes surrounded by black borders; chinoiserie vignettes on red field; much gilt detail. Tortoiseshell thumbpieces; mother-of-pearl buttons on rivet.http://collections.mfa.org/objects/detailsrdf/124650;jsessionid=A09491E9EC156984F1F84F7D800C790Bhttp://collections.mfa.org/internal/media/dispatcher/905435/resize%3Aformat%3Dfull;jsessionid=A09491E9EC156984F1F84F7D800C790BBrisé fan1880s (?)Ivory blades painted with oil and lacquered; silk; pasteObverse: "Hawking Party," hunter on horseback and standing center, hunter with birds, gun, dog to left, farm figures to right; chinoiserie scene below shoulders. Reverse: pastoral scene of man and woman resting after hunt with another hunter, dogs; chinoiserie scene with pheasant below shoulder. Woman's portraits in medallions on guards. Green silk connecting ribbon with painted floral design. Diamond paste studs in rivet.http://collections.mfa.org/objects/detailsrdf/124653;jsessionid=A09491E9EC156984F1F84F7D800C790Bhttp://collections.mfa.org/internal/media/dispatcher/905459/resize%3Aformat%3Dfull;jsessionid=A09491E9EC156984F1F84F7D800C790BBrisé fan1735–45, 1780–89Ivory blades pierced, oil painted, and varnished; paper; brassObverse: three pastoral scenes, man serving woman wine at table, man with fruit basket behind; seated man playing horn right; woman left; gilt borders; chinoiserie medallions between and outside; chinoiserie dancing scene at base. Reverse: outline of obverse scene in red, blue, green. Painted paper connecting ribbon at top. Brass rosette studs in rivet.http://collections.mfa.org/objects/detailsrdf/124792;jsessionid=A09491E9EC156984F1F84F7D800C790Bhttp://collections.mfa.org/internal/media/dispatcher/585204/resize%3Aformat%3Dfull;jsessionid=A09491E9EC156984F1F84F7D800C790BBrisé fan1740–1880Ivory blades, painted in oil and varnished; painted silk; tortoiseshell or painted ivoryObverse: "Stagecoach Robbery" scene set in the 1740s, decorative gilt border with black details; chinoiserie scene at base. Reverse: outline of obverse scene in red, blue, brown. Two painted portraits and relief figure and flower on each guard. Painted red-violet silk connecting ribbon, tortoiseshell or painted ivory thumbpieces; mother-of-pearl buttons on rivet.http://collections.mfa.org/objects/detailsrdf/124806;jsessionid=A09491E9EC156984F1F84F7D800C790Bhttp://collections.mfa.org/internal/media/dispatcher/585210/resize%3Aformat%3Dfull;jsessionid=A09491E9EC156984F1F84F7D800C790BBrisé fan1856Silk moiré, lithographed and painted in opaque watercolor; marabou feathers and mother-of-pearl sticksSeventeen feather-shaped blades of white silk moiré mounted on sticks, tipped with marabou feathers. Obverse: painted central medallion of Empress Eugénie with Prince Imperial on throne with crown at back; Napoleon III standing right with ladies-in-waiting, governesses at sides; blue stylized vegetative border; polychrome floral design to sides; gilt edges (only paint, not tape). Reverse: simple, stylized floral design center guard; carved, pierced mother-of-pearl lower blades overlap upper blades; floral design, man and woman center, backed with burgouté pearl. Blue silk tassel decorated with silver wire suspends from ornate gilt ring with deep blue simulated sapphires in pin. Blue paper, green velvet, gilt bound fiddle-shaped box with glass cover.http://collections.mfa.org/objects/detailsrdf/124814;jsessionid=A09491E9EC156984F1F84F7D800C790Bhttp://collections.mfa.org/internal/media/dispatcher/905829/resize%3Aformat%3Dfull;jsessionid=A09491E9EC156984F1F84F7D800C790BBrisé fanabout 1880Cork blades, painted and ornamented; silk; mother-of-pearl; brassEighteen cork blades painted with design of insects approaching flowering and fruit-bearing branch; two raised insects on obverse guard. Beige silk connecting ribbon. Mother-of-pearl buttons on rivet, brass ring.http://collections.mfa.org/objects/detailsrdf/125075;jsessionid=A09491E9EC156984F1F84F7D800C790Bhttp://collections.mfa.org/internal/media/dispatcher/905234/resize%3Aformat%3Dfull;jsessionid=A09491E9EC156984F1F84F7D800C790BBrisé fan1700–25Ivory blades painted in oil and laquered; tortoiseshell; mother-of-pearl; silkBrisé fan with painted and lacquered ivory sticks, primarily in red, green and light brown; red silk connecting ribbon. Large band with center medallion of two European figures being offered objects by two Asian figures, tree and dog center; birds and flowers to sides, below large band. Band of flowers at bottom. Band of swastikas at top. Landscapes on guards. Tortoiseshell thumbpices. Mother-of-pearl buttons on rivet.http://collections.mfa.org/objects/detailsrdf/125094;jsessionid=A09491E9EC156984F1F84F7D800C790Bhttp://collections.mfa.org/internal/media/dispatcher/905236/resize%3Aformat%3Dfull;jsessionid=A09491E9EC156984F1F84F7D800C790BBrisé fan1785–1800Silver-gilt filigree with enamel decoration, silkBrisé fan with silver filigree sticks painted in blue, green, gold and purple enamels; red (now rose) silk connecting (replacement?) ribbon. Center shield and two side medallions with landscapes; scrolling flowers on decorative motif surround; flowers at each head above ribbon (both sides).http://collections.mfa.org/objects/detailsrdf/125102;jsessionid=A09491E9EC156984F1F84F7D800C790Bhttp://collections.mfa.org/internal/media/dispatcher/905420/resize%3Aformat%3Dfull;jsessionid=A09491E9EC156984F1F84F7D800C790BCabriolet fanabout 1755Paper leaf painted in gouache; pierced, painted, and partially varnished ivory sticksTwo double paper leaves mounted concentrically. Eighteen thin, pierced, gilded and painted ivory sticks. Obverse: upper leaf shows figures engaged in country pleasures of dancing and music-making, lower leaf shows young man in a cabriolet (light, two-wheeled carriage). Reverse: upper leaf shows marine scene, lower leaf shows a landscape with two figures and classical ruins.http://collections.mfa.org/objects/detailsrdf/73876;jsessionid=A09491E9EC156984F1F84F7D800C790Bhttp://collections.mfa.org/internal/media/dispatcher/815838/resize%3Aformat%3Dfull;jsessionid=A09491E9EC156984F1F84F7D800C790BCabriolet fan1755–60Skin leaves painted in watercolor; pierced and painted ivory sticks; carved ivory guards; mother-of-pearl; brassThree single skin leaves mounted concentrically. Obverse: fifteen medallions of pastoral scenes, seascapes, black and gold borders; flowers, butterflies, chinoiserie scenes between; narrow gilt edging. Reverse: simple pastoral and chinoiserie scenes, flowers, fruit and birds. Twenty-two carved and pierced ivory sticks decorated with painted chinoiserie figures, flowers and butterflies. Mother-of-pearl washer on brassrivet.http://collections.mfa.org/objects/detailsrdf/124837;jsessionid=A09491E9EC156984F1F84F7D800C790Bhttp://collections.mfa.org/internal/media/dispatcher/905438/resize%3Aformat%3Dfull;jsessionid=A09491E9EC156984F1F84F7D800C790BCabriolet fan1755–60Paper leaf; carved, pierced, and painted ivory sticks; pasteTwo concentric paper leaves painted primarily in black and shades of gray (grisaille); a mourning fan. Obverse: center pastoral scene, two women with parasol, man with pipes, woman gathering hay, flanked by two pastoral landscapes, gray floral and decorative designs between and at outsides (upper leaf); three pastoral landscapes flanked by floral design (lower leaf). Reverse: simple pastoral landscape with raven falling to earth, border top, right (upper leaf); floral motif and border (lower leaf). Carved and pierced ivory sticks with painted gray and black floral design; initials of deceased carved, painted between leaves; woman with box on guards. Diamond paste studs in rivet.http://collections.mfa.org/objects/detailsrdf/125136;jsessionid=A09491E9EC156984F1F84F7D800C790Bhttp://collections.mfa.org/internal/media/dispatcher/905318/resize%3Aformat%3Dfull;jsessionid=A09491E9EC156984F1F84F7D800C790BCabriolet fan1755–60Paper leaf printed and handcolored; painted and lightly polished wood sticksTwo concentric narrow paper leaves. Obverse: three chinoiserie scenes, man in temple, left; figures around man in cabriolet, center; man and boy under tree, right; stylized floral border (upper leaf); musicians center, other figures and floral border (lower leaf). Reverse: swags of painted flowers (upper leaf); left to right: vase, bird in tree, drum and sticks, musicians, man with cart, houses, woman with parasol (lower leaf). Light polished wood sticks with painted floral designs.http://collections.mfa.org/objects/detailsrdf/125143;jsessionid=A09491E9EC156984F1F84F7D800C790Bhttp://collections.mfa.org/internal/media/dispatcher/904883/resize%3Aformat%3Dfull;jsessionid=A09491E9EC156984F1F84F7D800C790BCarriage parasol of silk pongee19th centurySilk pongeeCarriage parasol of silk pongee.http://collections.mfa.org/objects/detailsrdf/48372;jsessionid=A09491E9EC156984F1F84F7D800C790Bhttp://collections.mfa.org/internal/media/dispatcher/904920/resize%3Aformat%3Dfull;jsessionid=A09491E9EC156984F1F84F7D800C790BCream colored silk bobbin lace parasolEarly 20th centurySilk; Bobbin laceCream colored silk bobbin lace parasol in heavy symetrical design of ornamental leaves, lined with cream colored satin bow tied on plain brown wooden handle, knob of carved ivory with monkey picking fruit at end of handle.http://collections.mfa.org/objects/detailsrdf/112041;jsessionid=A09491E9EC156984F1F84F7D800C790Bhttp://collections.mfa.org/internal/media/dispatcher/905440/resize%3Aformat%3Dfull;jsessionid=A09491E9EC156984F1F84F7D800C790BDécoupé "cabriolet" fan1755–60Skin leaf découpé and painted in watercolor; carved, pierced and painted ivory sticks; pasteSingle skin leaf. Obverse: two bands of painted chinoiserie motifs, pastoral scenes and painted lace separated by band of découpé (cut) lace-like pattern; gilt details; narrow gilt binding at top. Reverse: pastoral scene, narrow gilt binding. Twenty carved and pierced ivory sticks; painted lace and chinoiserie motifs on some blades, other blades and guards pierced chioiserie motifs. Diamond paste studs in rivet.http://collections.mfa.org/objects/detailsrdf/125178;jsessionid=A09491E9EC156984F1F84F7D800C790Bhttp://collections.mfa.org/internal/media/dispatcher/905442/resize%3Aformat%3Dfull;jsessionid=A09491E9EC156984F1F84F7D800C790BDécoupé fan1770sPaper leaf, painted in watercolor, stenciled, and cut with a stamp; pierced and painted bone sticks; pierced and carved bone guards; foil, mother-of-pearlDouble paper leaf with design of bands of painted and stencilled flowers alternating with découpé (cut) filet or telo-tirato lace pattern, black border; surrounded by painted and stenciled floral border on pink background. Fourteen pierced and painted bone sticks; blades with painted flowers alternating with pierced blades; deep carved and painted figures with red foil backing on guards. Mother-of-pearl buttons on rivet.http://collections.mfa.org/objects/detailsrdf/123774;jsessionid=A09491E9EC156984F1F84F7D800C790Bhttp://collections.mfa.org/internal/media/dispatcher/585207/resize%3Aformat%3Dfull;jsessionid=A09491E9EC156984F1F84F7D800C790BDécoupé fanabout 1760Paper leaf cut with stamp, painted with gouache; carved and silvered ivory sticks; pierced ivory guard; foil; pasteDouble paper leaf cut with stamp to resemble lace. Obverse: five gouache painted pastoral vignettes with figures, gilt borders. Reverse: five gouache painted pastoral vignettes without figures, blue borders. Sixteen ivory sticks with carved and silvered (now tarnished) floral design on blades. Pierced, painted, and gilt floral design on guards, backed with red foil, diamond paste studs in rivet.http://collections.mfa.org/objects/detailsrdf/124811;jsessionid=A09491E9EC156984F1F84F7D800C790Bhttp://collections.mfa.org/internal/media/dispatcher/905608/resize%3Aformat%3Dfull;jsessionid=A09491E9EC156984F1F84F7D800C790BDécoupé folding fanAbout 1590–1600Carved bone sticks, cut skin leaf with silk plain weave and metal strip insertsFan made of carved bone sticks. The leaf of the fan is made from animal skin cut into circular design representing reticella lace and is inset with colored silk and metallic thread. The silver rivet at the base of the stocks is in the form of a flaming star.http://collections.mfa.org/objects/detailsrdf/124510;jsessionid=A09491E9EC156984F1F84F7D800C790Bhttp://collections.mfa.org/internal/media/dispatcher/905481/resize%3Aformat%3Dfull;jsessionid=A09491E9EC156984F1F84F7D800C790BFan1730–50Skin leaf painted in gouache; pierced, painted, and partially varnished ivory sticksSingle skin leaf. A country scene, showing a woman wearing a large pannier standing on the stairs of a large country house under a prominent floral border. Ivory sticks are pierced, painted and partially varnished.http://collections.mfa.org/objects/detailsrdf/48627;jsessionid=A09491E9EC156984F1F84F7D800C790Bhttp://collections.mfa.org/internal/media/dispatcher/870582/resize%3Aformat%3Dfull;jsessionid=A09491E9EC156984F1F84F7D800C790BFanmid-19th centurySilk plain weave, with sequins, wood sticks, and silk tasselSmall fan of light blue satin leaves with scalloped edges ornamented with cut steel sequins and quatrefoils, mounted on stamped and carved light wooden sticks; blue silk and cut steel tassel at bottom. Worn with 46.1018.http://collections.mfa.org/objects/detailsrdf/49423;jsessionid=A09491E9EC156984F1F84F7D800C790Bhttp://collections.mfa.org/internal/media/dispatcher/870584/resize%3Aformat%3Dfull;jsessionid=A09491E9EC156984F1F84F7D800C790BFanmid-19th centurySilk plain weave, ivory sticks, mother-of-pearl button, and silk tasselSmall fan of white silk leaves with scalloped edges mounted on pierced ivory sticks; white silk and gold tassel attached to ring at bottom. Worn with 46.1015.http://collections.mfa.org/objects/detailsrdf/49431;jsessionid=A09491E9EC156984F1F84F7D800C790Bhttp://collections.mfa.org/internal/media/dispatcher/870586/resize%3Aformat%3Dfull;jsessionid=A09491E9EC156984F1F84F7D800C790BFanabout 1875Silk leaf; leather case/handleCockade fan of deep red pleated silk mounted in gold-tooled red leather handle, into which the leaf slides when not in use; red silk tassel at bottom.http://collections.mfa.org/objects/detailsrdf/49437;jsessionid=A09491E9EC156984F1F84F7D800C790Bhttp://collections.mfa.org/internal/media/dispatcher/905426/resize%3Aformat%3Dfull;jsessionid=A09491E9EC156984F1F84F7D800C790BFan1750sSkin/paper leaf painted in gouache and gilded; pierced, carved and gilded mother-of-pearl sticks (one replaced)Leaf: skin recto, paper verso. Design: "Twelve Episodes." Twelve storytelling scenes in two registers separated by lines of flowers. The story is not clear; it has something to do with a country girl who is the target of Cupid's arrows and who spends some time in the city and is subjected to temptations there.http://collections.mfa.org/objects/detailsrdf/68915;jsessionid=A09491E9EC156984F1F84F7D800C790Bhttp://collections.mfa.org/internal/media/dispatcher/905393/resize%3Aformat%3Dfull;jsessionid=A09491E9EC156984F1F84F7D800C790BFanlate 18th centuryPaper, ivory, brassFolding fan with brass and mother-of-pearl pivot, ivory sticks (15), painted and carved guard with flowering vine design, paper leaf with hand-colored engraving of classical figures in a harvest scene, decorative perforated sections along outer edge of leaf perforated and in isolated areas http://collections.mfa.org/objects/detailsrdf/69295;jsessionid=A09491E9EC156984F1F84F7D800C790Bhttp://collections.mfa.org/internal/media/dispatcher/905594/resize%3Aformat%3Dfull;jsessionid=A09491E9EC156984F1F84F7D800C790BFanearly 19th centuryPaper, ivory, sequinsFolding fan with ivory sticks (18) and guard, pink opaque paper leaf with sequins and gilt reserve or edge (large sequins along edge have been lost)http://collections.mfa.org/objects/detailsrdf/69321;jsessionid=A09491E9EC156984F1F84F7D800C790Bhttp://collections.mfa.org/internal/media/dispatcher/905569/resize%3Aformat%3Dfull;jsessionid=A09491E9EC156984F1F84F7D800C790BFanlast quarter of the 18th centuryPaper, ivory, silver gilding, brassFolding fan with pierced ivory sticks (18) and silver gilt guard with stylized flowers, paper leaf with hand-colored engraving of three seated female figures in contemporary dress and painted and sequined floral swags, small orange flower and stem pattern printed on reverse.http://collections.mfa.org/objects/detailsrdf/69322;jsessionid=A09491E9EC156984F1F84F7D800C790Bhttp://collections.mfa.org/internal/media/dispatcher/870566/resize%3Aformat%3Dfull;jsessionid=A09491E9EC156984F1F84F7D800C790BFanearly 19th centuryPlain weave silk, ivory, lace, sequins, silver giltFolding fan with ivory sticks (18) and guard, white stiffened silk leaf (torn) with lace inserts and silver sequins and silver gilt reserve, wooden blades on reverse.http://collections.mfa.org/objects/detailsrdf/69323;jsessionid=A09491E9EC156984F1F84F7D800C790Bhttp://collections.mfa.org/internal/media/dispatcher/908714/resize%3Aformat%3Dfull;jsessionid=A09491E9EC156984F1F84F7D800C790BFan1830sCarved ivory, metalBrisé fan with twenty-two carved ivory sticks; solid guard sticks, pierced inner sticks carved with small male figures, architural elements, and flowering foliagehttp://collections.mfa.org/objects/detailsrdf/73160;jsessionid=A09491E9EC156984F1F84F7D800C790Bhttp://collections.mfa.org/internal/media/dispatcher/905424/resize%3Aformat%3Dfull;jsessionid=A09491E9EC156984F1F84F7D800C790BFan1770sSilk leaf backed with gauze, painted in gouache and embroidered with gilt thread in chain stitch, applied brass sequins; pierced, carved, and silver gilt-encrusted ivory sticks; pasteDouble white silk leaf. Fourteen pierced and carved ivory sticks. Leaf spangled and painted with figures dancing and playing musical instruments. Part of silver leaf missing. One blade broken away from leaf.http://collections.mfa.org/objects/detailsrdf/73801;jsessionid=A09491E9EC156984F1F84F7D800C790Bhttp://collections.mfa.org/internal/media/dispatcher/905816/resize%3Aformat%3Dfull;jsessionid=A09491E9EC156984F1F84F7D800C790BFan1740sSkin leaf, etched and painted in watercolor; pierced and gilded ivory/wood sticks; pierced and carved ivory guardsNineteen narrow pierced and gilded ivory sticks. Printed paper leaf showing Roman ruins and figures in several kinds of costume, details in water-color. Blades backing leaf are of wood.http://collections.mfa.org/objects/detailsrdf/73805;jsessionid=A09491E9EC156984F1F84F7D800C790Bhttp://collections.mfa.org/internal/media/dispatcher/730614/resize%3Aformat%3Dfull;jsessionid=A09491E9EC156984F1F84F7D800C790BFan1720–40Charles Le BrunSkin leaf painted in watercolor, lightly gilded; carved and pierced ivory sticks; carved and painted guardsIvory sticks, delicately carved, form a continuous design; outer sticks are carved and painted in colors; scene of a tent, two helmeted warriors, and a group of kneeling women and slaves: ("The Family of Darius Before Alexander")http://collections.mfa.org/objects/detailsrdf/73874;jsessionid=A09491E9EC156984F1F84F7D800C790Bhttp://collections.mfa.org/internal/media/dispatcher/905657/resize%3Aformat%3Dfull;jsessionid=A09491E9EC156984F1F84F7D800C790BFan19th or early 20th centuryCelluloid sticks and ostrich feathersSmall fan, white celluloid sticks ending in pale pink ostrich feathers, long pink satin ribbon pendent from fan ring.http://collections.mfa.org/objects/detailsrdf/76648;jsessionid=A09491E9EC156984F1F84F7D800C790Bhttp://collections.mfa.org/internal/media/dispatcher/870596/resize%3Aformat%3Dfull;jsessionid=A09491E9EC156984F1F84F7D800C790BFanmid-19th centuryAntoine WatteauPaper leaf, lithographed, embossed, gilded and painted with watercolor; mother-of-pearl sticks pierced and incised with gilt; brassDouble paper leaf. Obverse: Design derived from Watteau's "L'Embarquement pour Cythère" (1717). Reverse: oval showing ladies and gentlemen, in 17th century costume, boating on ornamental lake. Twelve heavy sticks mother-of pearl, pierced and incised with cornucopia motifs and ogival arches in applied gilt. Brass button at rivet and ornate ring.http://collections.mfa.org/objects/detailsrdf/107361;jsessionid=A09491E9EC156984F1F84F7D800C790Bhttp://collections.mfa.org/internal/media/dispatcher/905469/resize%3Aformat%3Dfull;jsessionid=A09491E9EC156984F1F84F7D800C790BFanmid-18th centurySkin leaf painted in gouache with touches of gilt, carved and gilded faux tortoiseshell sticks, metal, pasteLarge fan with chicken skin leaf (double), painted on one side with scene of "The Death of Sophonisba" (from Livy) showing figures in classical costume, on other side a landscape with castle in background. Thirteen carved and gilded faux tortoiseshell sticks with applied metal ornament, showing three medallions enclosing classical scenes, two end sticks and rivet ornamented additionally with many clear paste stones of varying sizes and shapes.http://collections.mfa.org/objects/detailsrdf/114350;jsessionid=A09491E9EC156984F1F84F7D800C790Bhttp://collections.mfa.org/internal/media/dispatcher/905211/resize%3Aformat%3Dfull;jsessionid=A09491E9EC156984F1F84F7D800C790BFan19th centuryFan; frame and sticks of dark tortoise-shell; upper part of sticks covered with peacock breast feathers glued to a wide black feather.http://collections.mfa.org/objects/detailsrdf/115565;jsessionid=A09491E9EC156984F1F84F7D800C790Bhttp://collections.mfa.org/internal/media/dispatcher/905809/resize%3Aformat%3Dfull;jsessionid=A09491E9EC156984F1F84F7D800C790BFan1850sPaper leaf lithographed, painted, and gilded; carved and gilded wood sticks; foil; brassNarrow paper leaf. Obverse; center vignette of five couples, four children, dog seated in pastoral setting with lateral sections of blue-violet shiny paper, embossed and gilded. Reverse: three vignettes, man helping woman into small boat with rower left, six peasants at shrine center, three men and woman right; black outlined gilt fountains between and to sides, decorative borders on white background. Gilt paper binding. Twelve carved and gilded wood sticks in floral motif, gilt foil backing on guards, brass rosette buttons on rivet.http://collections.mfa.org/objects/detailsrdf/120317;jsessionid=A09491E9EC156984F1F84F7D800C790Bhttp://collections.mfa.org/internal/media/dispatcher/905643/resize%3Aformat%3Dfull;jsessionid=A09491E9EC156984F1F84F7D800C790BFan1789–92Paper leaf, etched, engraved and painted in watercolor; bone sticks and washerDouble paper leaf. Wallpaper or dominotier-style fan printed with the words of a French Revolutionary song. Printed and hand-colored design of statue representing Liberty holding plummet and triangle in right hand, staff surmounted by Cap of Liberty and tablet inleft, on pedestal engraved "Liberté, Egalité, Fraternité, Unité"; peasants dancing, offering flowers at sides; verses to air at outsides; border of red lines, silver vine and dots. Fourteen bone sticks.http://collections.mfa.org/objects/detailsrdf/123821;jsessionid=A09491E9EC156984F1F84F7D800C790Bhttp://collections.mfa.org/internal/media/dispatcher/871508/resize%3Aformat%3Dfull;jsessionid=A09491E9EC156984F1F84F7D800C790BFanabout 1790Paper leaf, etched, engraved and painted in watercolor; bone sticks; carved bone guardShiny double paper leaf. Obverse: Marquis de Lafayette and personification of France/Liberty on either side of flaming altar, flanked by two couples; stencilled scrollwork border. Reverse: "Le Serment de la Liberté par Mr. le Mquis. de la Fayette, Commandant Général de la Garde." Thirteen bone sticks, obverse guard carved with bird and leaves.http://collections.mfa.org/objects/detailsrdf/123830;jsessionid=A09491E9EC156984F1F84F7D800C790Bhttp://collections.mfa.org/internal/media/dispatcher/584918/resize%3Aformat%3Dfull;jsessionid=A09491E9EC156984F1F84F7D800C790BFan1779Silk leaf painted in gouache, applied sequins; pierced and gilded ivory sticks; ivory guardsSingle silk leaf. Obverse: "Treaty of Teschen" (1779). The goddess Minerva with helmet and shield, globe and olive tree (symbols of war and peace) center flanked by Josef II (Austria) left, Frederick the Great (Prussia) right, in medallion suspended by ribbons; outsides: figure who probably represents Prince Henry of Prussia (brother of Frederick the Great), black eagle behind represents Order of the Black Eagle (founded by Frederick the Great in 1701) left; Maria Theresa (mother of Josef II and still his co-regent in 1779) pointing to crown on table right; decorative brass sequin borders; chinoserie details. Reverse: five flowers with blue and gilt decorative borders, narrow gilt band top. Twelve carved, pierced ivory sticks in chinoserie motif, gilt detail, mica backing on guards, diamond paste studs in rivet.http://collections.mfa.org/objects/detailsrdf/123837;jsessionid=A09491E9EC156984F1F84F7D800C790Bhttp://collections.mfa.org/internal/media/dispatcher/905655/resize%3Aformat%3Dfull;jsessionid=A09491E9EC156984F1F84F7D800C790BFanabout 1792Paper leaf, printed and painted in watercolor; wood sticksDouble paper leaf. Design of overlapping assignats (paper currency issued 1789-97) against black lines on pale green background. Dark polished wood guards; seventeen light polished wood blades.http://collections.mfa.org/objects/detailsrdf/123845;jsessionid=A09491E9EC156984F1F84F7D800C790Bhttp://collections.mfa.org/internal/media/dispatcher/905656/resize%3Aformat%3Dfull;jsessionid=A09491E9EC156984F1F84F7D800C790BFan1798Silk leaf, with applied paper, textile découpage, steel sequins; bone sticks decorated with steel piqué work; brassBeige single silk leaf. Obverse: "Fête de L' Agriculture" honoring the goddess Cybele: applied paper figures (découpage) of Cybele in lion-drawn chariot center, man blowing horn right, woman beating tambourine left, with painted details; appliquéd green silk ground with brown painted border; vine across top with appliquéd green silk leaves, red silk berries, painted limbs, with white silk bow appliquéd center; hand-cut steel sequins as swags, plants and details throughout and across top; silver border top. Reverse: plain silk with silver border top. Sixteen bone sticks decorated with steel piqué work and silver, brass rosette studs in rivet.http://collections.mfa.org/objects/detailsrdf/123854;jsessionid=A09491E9EC156984F1F84F7D800C790Bhttp://collections.mfa.org/internal/media/dispatcher/584927/resize%3Aformat%3Dfull;jsessionid=A09491E9EC156984F1F84F7D800C790BFanabout 1783Maria Anna Angelica KauffmanPaper leaf painted in watercolor, gilded with applied mother-of-pearl; pierced and incised mother-of-pearl sticks and guards; enamelSingle paper leaf. Obverse: Classical medallion: "Beauty directed by Prudence rejecting solicitations of Folly," stylized gilt and painted border; stylized vases flanked by birds and floral sprays at sides, borders of lavender/brown ribbon and pearl rope of bits of mother-of-pearl center; narrow red decorative border with floral sprays. Narrow gilt edging. Twenty carved mother-of-pearl sticks in chinoiserie motifs, monogram "ERM" center blades. Star-shaped blue-on-white enamel studs in rivet.http://collections.mfa.org/objects/detailsrdf/123883;jsessionid=A09491E9EC156984F1F84F7D800C790Bhttp://collections.mfa.org/internal/media/dispatcher/870601/resize%3Aformat%3Dfull;jsessionid=A09491E9EC156984F1F84F7D800C790BFan1795–1800Paper leaf painted and decorated with mica or mother-of-pearl; carved and pierced ivory sticks; tortoiseshell; mother-of-pearlObverse: mythological scene: woman center, rays of light above, with eleven other women, three cupids with bouquets; decorative border, bands at sides, decorated with bits of mica or mother-of-pearl. Reverse: simple vegetative center medallion and border. Eighteen carved and pierced ivory sticks (probably Chinese), two medallions with figures on blades. Tortoiseshell thumbpieces. Mother-of-pearl buttons on rivet.http://collections.mfa.org/objects/detailsrdf/124258;jsessionid=A09491E9EC156984F1F84F7D800C790Bhttp://collections.mfa.org/internal/media/dispatcher/905467/resize%3Aformat%3Dfull;jsessionid=A09491E9EC156984F1F84F7D800C790BFan1750sSkin leaf painted in gouache with touches of gilt; pierced, painted and gilded ivory sticks; pierced, carved and painted guard; mother-of-pearlSingle skin leaf. Obverse: five vignettes: architectural setting, center; flanked by man and two women having tea, left; and man, woman, cupid, and dog in pastoral setting, right; reclining women in pastoral settings to outsides; gilt floral borders. Reverse: overlapping sheets of music, pictures of architectural ruins and woman, violin and two pipes, floral motifs to sides. Gilt paper binding, twenty-two pierced, painted and gilded ivory sticks (probably Chinese); five chinoiserie vignettes on blades, painted cupids, music, fruit, flowers surround; man on guards with gold silk satin backing. Mother-of-pearl button on rivet.http://collections.mfa.org/objects/detailsrdf/124281;jsessionid=A09491E9EC156984F1F84F7D800C790Bhttp://collections.mfa.org/internal/media/dispatcher/905396/resize%3Aformat%3Dfull;jsessionid=A09491E9EC156984F1F84F7D800C790BFanabout 1795Paper leaf etched and painted in watercolor, with applied brass sequins; pallisander (?) wood sticks; wood guards with inlaid wood and bone; bone thumbpiecesDouble paper leaf. Central scene of seven figures in a landscape; German song about fickleness of love to sides; men dancing to outsides; separated by embroidered brass sequin borders separate; decorative border at top. Eleven pallisander (?) wood sticks; ivory and inlaid light wood on guard head; ivory thumbpieces and rings on rivet.http://collections.mfa.org/objects/detailsrdf/124369;jsessionid=A09491E9EC156984F1F84F7D800C790Bhttp://collections.mfa.org/internal/media/dispatcher/905404/resize%3Aformat%3Dfull;jsessionid=A09491E9EC156984F1F84F7D800C790BFan1870–75Silk leaf, painted, bordered with gilt; ivory sticks; ivory guards gilt, decorated with pearls, garnets, enamel, silverObverse: pastoral vignette, two women walking left, couple sitting looking at statue, flower basket at feet center, woman with fan walking right, signed "E. Bayard"; gilt and painted decorative borders. Reverse: woman in dance attitude, two butterflies to sides, gilt border, beige silk leaf. Ivory sticks, obverse guard: gilt-silver floral motif ornamented with pearls and garnets, enamel plaque of woman in classical attitude; reverse guard: silver plaque etched "Stéphanie." Garnet studs in rivet, silver ring. White satin on cardboard box, gilt edging, stamp "Gebrüder Rodeck, wien, K.K. Hoflieferanten" and logo.http://collections.mfa.org/objects/detailsrdf/124375;jsessionid=A09491E9EC156984F1F84F7D800C790Bhttp://collections.mfa.org/internal/media/dispatcher/733333/resize%3Aformat%3Dfull;jsessionid=A09491E9EC156984F1F84F7D800C790BFan1792Paper leaf etched, engraved and painted in watercolor; ivory sticks; mother-of-pearlDouble paper leaf. Obverse: examples of botanical forms with scientific denominations, small flower bunches center, small branches and seed vessels to sides (numbers refer to descriptions on reverse), leaf forms at borders, imprint "Published as the Act directs, July 21, 1792, by Sarah Ashton, No.28 Little Britain, London." Reverse: 24 orders of Botany listed, other technical information, poetry from "II Stanza, 4 Canto, Botanic Garden, V.I." Eighteen plain ivory sticks, plain ivory guards, mother-of-pearl buttons on rivet.http://collections.mfa.org/objects/detailsrdf/124431;jsessionid=A09491E9EC156984F1F84F7D800C790Bhttp://collections.mfa.org/internal/media/dispatcher/905331/resize%3Aformat%3Dfull;jsessionid=A09491E9EC156984F1F84F7D800C790BFan1750sPaper leaf with applied dyed straw, ivory, mother-of-pearl, tortoiseshell, brassPaper leaf with Chinese figures (left to right: vase, woman with child, seated man, flower, child) in green, yellow and orange straw; mother-of-pearl and painted details; small-scale cut (découpé) background details. Fifteen lacquered ivory sticks decorated with green, brown and yellow straw in chinoiserie design. Tortoise shell thumbpieces. Mother-of-pearl buttons on rivet.http://collections.mfa.org/objects/detailsrdf/124520;jsessionid=A09491E9EC156984F1F84F7D800C790Bhttp://collections.mfa.org/internal/media/dispatcher/905443/resize%3Aformat%3Dfull;jsessionid=A09491E9EC156984F1F84F7D800C790BFan1795–99Silk leaf painted in gouache with applied sequins and spangles (brass, silver, copper); pierced bone sticks; bone guards with applied steel decorations; mother-of-pearlWhite silk leaf with painted decorative bands of spiraling vines and swags ornamented with sequins and brass- and silver-plated copper spangles. Narrow silver band at top. Eighteen pierced bone sticks; steel "pearls" and plaques mounted on guards. Mother-of-pearl buttons on rivet.http://collections.mfa.org/objects/detailsrdf/124531;jsessionid=A09491E9EC156984F1F84F7D800C790Bhttp://collections.mfa.org/internal/media/dispatcher/975997/resize%3Aformat%3Dfull;jsessionid=A09491E9EC156984F1F84F7D800C790BFanabout 1850Glazed paper with ebony sticksSpanish-style fan of dark blue glazed paper leaf that commemorates Jenny Lind. Obverse: three printed portraits set into leaf; operatic costume signed "Jenny Lind DA" at left; contemporary costume signed "Jenny L[ind]" at center; operatic costume signed "Jenny [Lind] par A. Charo[]" at right; stylized gilt design with eagles in wreathes, animals, birds, swags surround. Reverse: stylized gilt design with three floral medallions. Narrow gilt band at top and laquered ebony sticks with painted and gilt floral motifs; mother-of-pearl buttons on rivet; stylized brass ring.http://collections.mfa.org/objects/detailsrdf/124623;jsessionid=A09491E9EC156984F1F84F7D800C790Bhttp://collections.mfa.org/internal/media/dispatcher/905388/resize%3Aformat%3Dfull;jsessionid=A09491E9EC156984F1F84F7D800C790BFan1865Paper leaf lithographed; carved and gilded metal sticks; mother-of-pearl; metallic threadsCommemorative fan for Lincoln assassination. Narrow lithographed paper leaf. Obverse: medallion with Lincoln center, inscriptions above, below; flanked by putti on clouds, columns; inset Spanish songs, inscriptions to outsides. Reverse: five scenes from assassination, Monitor and Merrimac left, Richmond in flames right. Nine carved and gilded metal sticks with Mexican eagles on blades; daguerreotype portraits, names of American generals (obverse) and women of royal European families (reverse) applied to blades. Mother-of-pearl rings on rivet. White and gilt-silver tassels depends from gilt metal ring. Leaf and portraits probably printed in the US for Cuban fanmaker.http://collections.mfa.org/objects/detailsrdf/124640;jsessionid=A09491E9EC156984F1F84F7D800C790Bhttp://collections.mfa.org/internal/media/dispatcher/905451/resize%3Aformat%3Dfull;jsessionid=A09491E9EC156984F1F84F7D800C790BFan1745–55Skin leaf painted in gouache; ivory sticks decorated with gold and mother-of-pearl medallions and silver; mother-of-pear; pasteObverse: pastoral scene of two children playing and singing for five older figures, stylized floral border, narrow gold band edging. Reverse: man and woman picking fruit, stylized floral border. Ivory sticks decorated with gold and mother-of-pearl medallions and silver piqué work. Mother-of-pearl at base of guards, diamond paste studs in rivet.http://collections.mfa.org/objects/detailsrdf/124644;jsessionid=A09491E9EC156984F1F84F7D800C790Bhttp://collections.mfa.org/internal/media/dispatcher/905453/resize%3Aformat%3Dfull;jsessionid=A09491E9EC156984F1F84F7D800C790BFan1780sSkin leaf printed and painted in watercolor; pierced and painted ivory sticks and guard; mother-of-pearlSingle skin leaf. Obverse: "The Alchemist." Man with books, bags of gold coins, furnace center flanked by man with bellows at furnace left, two figures at an elaborate machine right, and representation of figure who may be King Midas with torch, sun with face upper right; stamped gilt floral border. Obverse: simple pastoral landscape, gilt border. Painted carved, and pierced ivory sticks in chinoiserie design, mother-of-pearl washer on rivet.http://collections.mfa.org/objects/detailsrdf/124645;jsessionid=A09491E9EC156984F1F84F7D800C790Bhttp://collections.mfa.org/internal/media/dispatcher/905455/resize%3Aformat%3Dfull;jsessionid=A09491E9EC156984F1F84F7D800C790BFan1760sSkin/paper leaf painted in gouache; pierced, carved, painted and gilded ivory sticks; articulated medallion in ivory guardsLeaf: skin recto, paper verso. Obverse: pastoral scene of woman crowning man with wreath of roses, with three other woman in rear; woman with spindle, child with dog, child playing horn, left; woman with flower basket proffering rose, right; decorative gilt border. Reverse: pastoral scene of woman bathing left, attendant with flower basket center warning off man with rod right, pink and blue floral border. Twelve carved, pierced, painted and gilded ivory sticks; painted medallion of man and woman on center blades; painted, gilt and gilt piqué work details; woman with rifle (obverse), man with horn (reverse) articulated by levers.http://collections.mfa.org/objects/detailsrdf/124647;jsessionid=A09491E9EC156984F1F84F7D800C790Bhttp://collections.mfa.org/internal/media/dispatcher/905640/resize%3Aformat%3Dfull;jsessionid=A09491E9EC156984F1F84F7D800C790BFan1730sDouble paper leaf painted in gouache; ivory sticks, lacquered and gilded; mother-of-pearlObverse: pastoral scene with seven large figures, decorative border with gilt details and small medallions of townscapes top center and corners ("Rinaldo in the garden of Armida," from Torquato Tasso's "Gerusalemme Liberata" (1581)). Reverse: scene of four large birds, decorative border with gilt details. Carved and pierced ivory sticks: obverse: Vernis Martin and relief chinoiserie motifs on blades; relief woman, painted details on guard; reverse: obverse scene outlined in blue, red and black on blades; relief man and painted details on guard. Mother-of-pearl at head and base of guards, buttons on rivet.http://collections.mfa.org/objects/detailsrdf/124680;jsessionid=A09491E9EC156984F1F84F7D800C790Bhttp://collections.mfa.org/internal/media/dispatcher/585196/resize%3Aformat%3Dfull;jsessionid=A09491E9EC156984F1F84F7D800C790BFan1700–25Skin/paper leaf; painted in gouache; ivory sticks; painted, gilded, and inlaid with mother-of-pearlObverse: allegorical banquet scene ("Theseus at the court of Aegeus"), gilt decorative border. Reverse: pastoral scene, figures among ruins, gilt decorative border. Vernis Martin ivory sticks: obverse: pastoral scene, woman with bagpipes, man with bird and woman with staff surrounded by chinoiserie motifs; woman with staff on guard; reverse: dog chasing boar among flowers, green background; man with staff on guard. Mother-of-pearl thumbpieces and buttons on rivet.http://collections.mfa.org/objects/detailsrdf/124762;jsessionid=A09491E9EC156984F1F84F7D800C790Bhttp://collections.mfa.org/internal/media/dispatcher/585199/resize%3Aformat%3Dfull;jsessionid=A09491E9EC156984F1F84F7D800C790BFan1720sSkin/paper leaf painted in gouache, carved and pierced ivory sticks with applied mother-of-pearlObverse: Biblical scene "Accusation of Tuccia." Small animal to left is African scavenger representing evil. Dark background, decorative border with gilt details. Reverse: gilt spirals at blades, gilt and rose decorative border. Narrow gilt band at top. Carved and pierced ivory sticks with carved and pierced mother-of-pearl appliqués (some missing) and steel piqué work. Mother-of-pearl thumbpieces and buttons on rivet.http://collections.mfa.org/objects/detailsrdf/124773;jsessionid=A09491E9EC156984F1F84F7D800C790Bhttp://collections.mfa.org/internal/media/dispatcher/905574/resize%3Aformat%3Dfull;jsessionid=A09491E9EC156984F1F84F7D800C790BFan1720sSkin leaf painted in gouache; ivory sticks; painted and etched ivory guardsSingle skin leaf. Design: "Allegory of Death." Center burning mausoleum with skeleton and mourners, crossed swords, flags, bones, drum, etc. (symbols of war) on ground at front; king and boy with manacle and queen rear left; soldiers, mourners, cripples throughout; decorative gilt border. Wavy ivory sticks; rose painted guards with etched steel plaques and piqué work; closed sticks form head of serpent at base.http://collections.mfa.org/objects/detailsrdf/124824;jsessionid=A09491E9EC156984F1F84F7D800C790Bhttp://collections.mfa.org/internal/media/dispatcher/585225/resize%3Aformat%3Dfull;jsessionid=A09491E9EC156984F1F84F7D800C790BFan1883–85A. DelucSkin leaf painted in gouache; carved, painted and varnished mother-of-pearl sticksDouble skin leaf. Obverse: design of three woodland scenes, man talking to woman spinning, left; two walking women under parasol, center; man watching woman fish, right; with gilt stylized border. Reverse: empty gilt oval frame in woodland setting. Fourteen mother-of-pearl sticks, blades and guards with painted pastoral scenes. Signed "A. Deluc"http://collections.mfa.org/objects/detailsrdf/124861;jsessionid=A09491E9EC156984F1F84F7D800C790Bhttp://collections.mfa.org/internal/media/dispatcher/585235/resize%3Aformat%3Dfull;jsessionid=A09491E9EC156984F1F84F7D800C790BFan1880sAlice Helen LochSilk leaf painted in gouache, decorated with brass, steel, and multicolored sequins; pierced, gilt ivory sticksDouble silk leaf decorated with polychrome spangles and gilt-silver yarns. Obverse: pastoral scene of man and woman, stylized border, pink background, gilt edging; music and instruments in vignette right. Reverse: plain yellow silk, signed "Duvelleroy" left guardstick. Fourteen machine-pierced ivory sticks decorated with gilt-silver and piqué work, mother-of-pearl button at rivet.http://collections.mfa.org/objects/detailsrdf/124918;jsessionid=A09491E9EC156984F1F84F7D800C790Bhttp://collections.mfa.org/internal/media/dispatcher/585239/resize%3Aformat%3Dfull;jsessionid=A09491E9EC156984F1F84F7D800C790BFan1890sSkin/silk leaf painted in watercolor; pierced and gilded mother-of-pearl sticks; giltSingle skin leaf with silk backing. Obverse: salon scene of four women and man playing blind-man's-bluff, two men and two women at table right playing game, overturned chair right foreground; stylized gilt border with birds and flowers at sides, signed "G. Neitey." Reverse: stylized garlands on silk leaf, decorative border at top. Narrow gilt band at top. Fifteen pierced mother-of-pearl sticks with gilt and silver vignettes of musical instruments, stylized floral borders and details, painted vines on reverse blades over leaf, gilt ring.http://collections.mfa.org/objects/detailsrdf/124926;jsessionid=A09491E9EC156984F1F84F7D800C790Bhttp://collections.mfa.org/internal/media/dispatcher/905821/resize%3Aformat%3Dfull;jsessionid=A09491E9EC156984F1F84F7D800C790BFanabout 1860Paper leaf lithographed, painted in gouache, and gilded; papier-mâché sticks, painted in oil and gilded with mother-of-pearl inlay; gilt; silkDouble paper leaf. Obverse: two couples dancing, center; woman with dog and man with two women in gondola, left; two women and man with flower basket and couple leaving, right; two painted floral medallions at sides; gilt and black scrollwork at sides, borders. Reverse: man center surrounded by six women, gilt scrollwork at sides, borders. Twelve wide painted papier-mâché sticks decorated with bits of mother-of-pearl; minstrel, other figures center obverse blades and chinoserie figures on guards with "built-up" features. Stylized brass ring with red silk and gilt-silver tassel depending.http://collections.mfa.org/objects/detailsrdf/125064;jsessionid=A09491E9EC156984F1F84F7D800C790Bhttp://collections.mfa.org/internal/media/dispatcher/585317/resize%3Aformat%3Dfull;jsessionid=A09491E9EC156984F1F84F7D800C790BFanabout 1740Skin leaf etched and painted in gouache, applied bits of mother-of-pearl; ivory sticks, pierced and painted; mother-of-pearlObverse: Biblical scene of "Moses Striking the Rock"; bits of mother-of-pearl applied throughout. Reverse: simple pastoral scene of shepherd with flock. Carved ivory sticks with painted chinoiserie scene of two men beside table. Mother-of-pearl rings on brass rivet.http://collections.mfa.org/objects/detailsrdf/125083;jsessionid=A09491E9EC156984F1F84F7D800C790Bhttp://collections.mfa.org/internal/media/dispatcher/905576/resize%3Aformat%3Dfull;jsessionid=A09491E9EC156984F1F84F7D800C790BFan1745Sir Robert StrangePaper leaf, engraved and watercolored; carved ivory sticks; painted ivory guardsCommemorative fan of Prince Charles Edward Stuart claiming inheritance of English crown in the second Jacobite Rebellion (1745). Engraved and hand-painted paper leaf. Prince attended by Mars (Cameron of Lochiel) and Bellona (Flora MacDonald) center; Fame crowns Prince, altar blazing with devoted hearts, Venus and Cupid seated on cloud, Britannia seated in attitude of grief left; Jupiter scattering Hanoverian faction, Rapine and Murder prostrate right. Nineteen carved ivory sticks, chinoiserie design painted on guards.http://collections.mfa.org/objects/detailsrdf/125086;jsessionid=A09491E9EC156984F1F84F7D800C790Bhttp://collections.mfa.org/internal/media/dispatcher/585334/resize%3Aformat%3Dfull;jsessionid=A09491E9EC156984F1F84F7D800C790BFan1780sSkin leaf painted in gouache and gilded; pierced, carved, and gilded ivory sticks; mother-of-pearlSingle skin leaf. Obverse: five heavily painted Boucher-style overlapping medallions: three putti, seated man and woman, soldiers confronting women, peasants dancing, two cows (left to right); gilt decorative borders, decorative background. Reverse: two Chinese women with fans in pastoral chinoiserie setting between three classical medallions with holly borders. Narrow gilt band edging. Twenty-one carved and pierced ivory sticks. Classical cameo center blades, chinoiserie motifs to sides, decorated with gilt speckles to resemble piqué work; woman and gilt-silver foil backing on guards. Mother-of-pearl rings on rivet.http://collections.mfa.org/objects/detailsrdf/125112;jsessionid=A09491E9EC156984F1F84F7D800C790Bhttp://collections.mfa.org/internal/media/dispatcher/905609/resize%3Aformat%3Dfull;jsessionid=A09491E9EC156984F1F84F7D800C790BFan1770sSilk leaf painted in gouache, applied sequins and gilt-silver threads; pierced ivory sticks, with piqué work and gilt-silver detailsDouble white silk leaf. Design: three vignettes: woman encouraging bird in cage to sing by playing music box, left; man teaching woman song, center; woman embroidering, right; surrounding painted floral design with details in laid gilt-silver yarns and brass sequins. Carved and pierced ivory sticks decorated with gilt-silver and piqué work. "Shuttle-shaped" Wedgwood cameo of Terpsichore on obverse guard (added later); missing cameo on reverse guard.http://collections.mfa.org/objects/detailsrdf/125157;jsessionid=A09491E9EC156984F1F84F7D800C790Bhttp://collections.mfa.org/internal/media/dispatcher/585366/resize%3Aformat%3Dfull;jsessionid=A09491E9EC156984F1F84F7D800C790BFan1760sPaper leaf painted in gouache and gilded; pierced, painted and gilded ivory sticks, pasteDouble paper leaf. Obverse: center vignette of three women, two men with basket of fish, ships and buildings behind; four outer vignettes of fishing. Gilt borders; flowers between on purple background, decorative border. Reverse: large pastoral scene of man fishing with narrow gilt edging. Eighteen pierced, painted and gilded ivory sticks, chinoiserie motifs with painted and gilt details. Diamond paste studs in rivet.http://collections.mfa.org/objects/detailsrdf/125168;jsessionid=A09491E9EC156984F1F84F7D800C790Bhttp://collections.mfa.org/internal/media/dispatcher/905191/resize%3Aformat%3Dfull;jsessionid=A09491E9EC156984F1F84F7D800C790BFan1850–1900Paper leaf painted in gouache, with applied ivory and silk; pierced, carved, and enameled sticks of various materials; gilt-silver filigree guardsPainted double paper leaf (royal blue, green, orange predominate), appliquéd painted ivory faces and silk robes. Obverse: emperor, court scenes. Fourteen blades: carved and pierced sandalwood; plain, red and green painted ivory; etched mother-of-pearl; green and blue painted gilt silver filigree; figures and floral motifs. Guards: silver filigree royal sceptre and dragon mounted on glit-silver filigree in decorative motif, brass banding. Green and salmon tassels depend from brass ring. Black lacquer box, gilt decoration, painted blue silk and salmon paper lining.http://collections.mfa.org/objects/detailsrdf/125174;jsessionid=A09491E9EC156984F1F84F7D800C790Bhttp://collections.mfa.org/internal/media/dispatcher/585370/resize%3Aformat%3Dfull;jsessionid=A09491E9EC156984F1F84F7D800C790BFanabout 1732Nicolas LancretSkin leaf painted in gouache; pierced and carved mother-of-pearl sticks; pasteSingle skin leaf. Obverse: "The Fruit Pickers" (after the painting "La Terre" by Nicholas Lancret), pastoral scene of men and women picking fruit and tending flowers primarily in grays and oranges, narrow green border. Reverse: young couple playing with whirl-a-gig, black wavy lines on blades, narrow green border. Eighteen pierced and carved mother-of-pearl sticks in conventionalized design of figures, mythological animals and flowers, diamond paste studs in rivet.http://collections.mfa.org/objects/detailsrdf/125177;jsessionid=A09491E9EC156984F1F84F7D800C790Bhttp://collections.mfa.org/internal/media/dispatcher/905654/resize%3Aformat%3Dfull;jsessionid=A09491E9EC156984F1F84F7D800C790BFan1740sPaper leaf, painted; carved and pierced ivory sticksObverse: pastoral scene in shades of green (en camaïeu) of man and woman walking, formal garden, house, woman with jug rear; decorative border. Reverse: simple scene of man and tree; silver floral medallions appliquéd to form "coin" border. Carved and pierced ivory sticks in floral motifs with green painted details. Mother-of-pearl buttons on rivet.http://collections.mfa.org/objects/detailsrdf/125182;jsessionid=A09491E9EC156984F1F84F7D800C790Bhttp://collections.mfa.org/internal/media/dispatcher/585377/resize%3Aformat%3Dfull;jsessionid=A09491E9EC156984F1F84F7D800C790BFan1770Paper leaf painted in gouache and gilt; mother-of-pearl sticks with silver gilt, backed with mother-of-pearl, pasteDouble paper leaf. Obverse: Antony and Cleopatra at banquet table, Cleopatra about to drop pearl into goblet, gilt and red scrollwork border. Reverse: gilt and red stylized scrolling design center and borders. Narrow gilt and red bands top and bottom. Twelve carved mother-of-pearl sticks; center medallion of royale couple being crowned by Cupid, pairs of cupids in medallions to sides, gilt-silver piqué work borders and details; woman with wreath on guards; white and pink mica backings, diamond paste studs in rivet.http://collections.mfa.org/objects/detailsrdf/125184;jsessionid=A09491E9EC156984F1F84F7D800C790Bhttp://collections.mfa.org/internal/media/dispatcher/905830/resize%3Aformat%3Dfull;jsessionid=A09491E9EC156984F1F84F7D800C790BFan1700–25Skin leaf painted in gouache, ivory sticks, mother-of-pearlObverse: "The Rape of Europa," four women with flowerbasket and cow with garland, two women in stream, two figures picking flowers right, figure behind bushes left; black and white decorative border top and left. Reverse: arrangement of flowers covering entire leaf. Narrow gilt band at top. Ivory sticks decorated with steel piqué work, mother-of-pearl thumbpieces and buttons on rivet.http://collections.mfa.org/objects/detailsrdf/125334;jsessionid=A09491E9EC156984F1F84F7D800C790Bhttp://collections.mfa.org/internal/media/dispatcher/905805/resize%3Aformat%3Dfull;jsessionid=A09491E9EC156984F1F84F7D800C790BFan1767Antonio GuardiSkin leaf painted in gouache; painted ivory sticks, pierced guards, pasteDouble leaf fan painted in the "stipple" technique. Obverse: "Erminia Finds Tancred" woman in armor, horse and Turk behind, slain man right with shield inscribed "ANDREA BOLOGHIL," slain man left. Reverse: India ink town scene with pins in sides center, music dated "1767" left, portrait of man and notation with fly right, surrounded by painted black "lace" and royal blue and white sash against yellow background with green dots. Ten carved ivory sticks with painted floral design on blades, green backing on guards; diamond paste studs in rivet.http://collections.mfa.org/objects/detailsrdf/125347;jsessionid=A09491E9EC156984F1F84F7D800C790Bhttp://collections.mfa.org/internal/media/dispatcher/905637/resize%3Aformat%3Dfull;jsessionid=A09491E9EC156984F1F84F7D800C790BFan1750–80Skin leaf painted in gouache and ink; lacquered and gilt sticks; bone; mother-of-pearlDouble skin leaf painted in gouache and touches of India ink. Obverse: St. Peter's Basilica with forecourt, Bernini colonnades and Vatican, gilt on pink decorative borders. Reverse: Hadrian's Tomb (Tower of St. Angelo), gilt decorative borders and narrow gilt binding at top. Red lacquered wood sticks with gilt chinoiserie motifs, bone thumbpieces, mother-of-pearl buttons on rivet.http://collections.mfa.org/objects/detailsrdf/125362;jsessionid=A09491E9EC156984F1F84F7D800C790Bhttp://collections.mfa.org/internal/media/dispatcher/585537/resize%3Aformat%3Dfull;jsessionid=A09491E9EC156984F1F84F7D800C790BFanabout 1820Skin leaf painted in gouache; pierced and carved bone sticks; carved ivory guards; pasteDouble skin leaf. Obverse: three vignettes, Mount Vesevius erupting center, musicians playing to virgin left, family by shore right; green background with scrollwork surrounds. Reverse: three vignettes, Bay of Naples center, family cooking and eating pasta left, musicians and dancers right; orange background with green scolling vines surrounds. Narrow gilt band edging. Twenty carved and pierced ivory sticks in chinoiserie motifs, diamond paste studs in rivet.http://collections.mfa.org/objects/detailsrdf/125648;jsessionid=A09491E9EC156984F1F84F7D800C790Bhttp://collections.mfa.org/internal/media/dispatcher/745009/resize%3Aformat%3Dfull;jsessionid=A09491E9EC156984F1F84F7D800C790BFan1867–76Edmund Soper Hunt Fan FactorySilk satin leaf decorated with brass sequins and spangles; carved wood sticks covered with gold leaf; mother-of-pearl; silk tasselFan with narrow purple silk satin obverse leaf decorated with brass sequins of various shapes; plain beige silk satin reverse leaf; purple tape binding at top. Open-worked carved wood sticks completely covered with gold leaf. Mother-of-pearl rings on rivet. Purple silk tassel depends from stylized brass ring.http://collections.mfa.org/objects/detailsrdf/125720;jsessionid=A09491E9EC156984F1F84F7D800C790Bhttp://collections.mfa.org/internal/media/dispatcher/905422/resize%3Aformat%3Dfull;jsessionid=A09491E9EC156984F1F84F7D800C790BFan1750sPaper leaf painted in gouache; pierced and painted ivory sticksDouble paper leaf. Six young people enjoying innocent country pleasures (one is flying a kite). Sixteen narrow, pierced and painted ivory sticks.http://collections.mfa.org/objects/detailsrdf/179672;jsessionid=A09491E9EC156984F1F84F7D800C790Bhttp://collections.mfa.org/internal/media/dispatcher/905434/resize%3Aformat%3Dfull;jsessionid=A09491E9EC156984F1F84F7D800C790BFan1740sSkin leaf painted in gouache; pierced and painted ivory sticksSingle skin leaf. Obverse: pastoral scene with shepherd and shepherdess with crooks. Reverse: slight landscape and man. Twenty pierced ivory sticks painted with garlands in green, black and gold.http://collections.mfa.org/objects/detailsrdf/230457;jsessionid=A09491E9EC156984F1F84F7D800C790Bhttp://collections.mfa.org/internal/media/dispatcher/632192/resize%3Aformat%3Dfull;jsessionid=A09491E9EC156984F1F84F7D800C790BFan1740sPaper leaf painted in gouache; pierced, carved, painted, and gilded ivory sticks and guards; foilObverse: Hercules as youth embarking for or returning from journey center, talking to gathering left, with travellers right; surrounded by classical motifs and flowers; eight small vignettes across top; gilt decoration at top, sides. Reverse: "The Story of Joseph" set in architectural ruins by stream in center, couple right; gilt and painted floral motifs at borders. Carved and pierced ivory sticks with gray painted and gilt details; soldiers on blades; chinoiserie figures, red foil backing on guards. Face encircled by serpent on guards at rivet; blades form floral design when closed.http://collections.mfa.org/objects/detailsrdf/262976;jsessionid=A09491E9EC156984F1F84F7D800C790Bhttp://collections.mfa.org/internal/media/dispatcher/961853/resize%3Aformat%3Dfull;jsessionid=A09491E9EC156984F1F84F7D800C790BFan (buchae, taegeukseon)about 1900Paper, bamboo, wood, paintFan (buchae) with design of "ying yang" symbol (taegeuk) painted on paper in red, green and yellow and varnished with shibu juice on bamboo foundation; black painted wood handle with two metal rivets.http://collections.mfa.org/objects/detailsrdf/124526;jsessionid=A09491E9EC156984F1F84F7D800C790Bhttp://collections.mfa.org/internal/media/dispatcher/728665/resize%3Aformat%3Dfull;jsessionid=A09491E9EC156984F1F84F7D800C790BFan, part of wedding costume in six parts1760sVellum leaf painted in gouache and gilded; pierced and carved ivory sticks with applied mother-of-pearlSingle vellum leaf. Obverse: three pastoral vignettes: woman seated below tree, left; two seated couples and cupid with torch above them with ship at right, center; man seated below tree, right; surrounded by blue diamonds and stars on green background, floral details; gilt edging. Reverse: simply floral spray. Twenty carved and pierced ivory sticks; three vignettes on blades: man and woman dancing and woman seated with dog, center; instruments and vessels to sides, decorative and floral motifs surround. Woman on guards backed with mother-of-pearl, red stone studs in rivet.http://collections.mfa.org/objects/detailsrdf/68324;jsessionid=A09491E9EC156984F1F84F7D800C790Bhttp://collections.mfa.org/internal/media/dispatcher/870612/resize%3Aformat%3Dfull;jsessionid=A09491E9EC156984F1F84F7D800C790BFan: "Scene of Clemency"1800–10Skin leaf painted in gouache, gilded and embossed; gilded openwork metal sticks and guardsThirteen gilded metal sticks; guards pierced, with embossed decoration. Leaf painted with neoclassical "Scene of Clemency:" Roman warrior and two ladies in landscape.http://collections.mfa.org/objects/detailsrdf/71201;jsessionid=A09491E9EC156984F1F84F7D800C790Bhttp://collections.mfa.org/internal/media/dispatcher/715416/resize%3Aformat%3Dfull;jsessionid=A09491E9EC156984F1F84F7D800C790BFeather brisé fan1915–25Dyed feathers, reformed protein sticks and guardsLong, sharply pointed dyed orange feathers with irregular black markings mounted on sixteen dark reformed protein blades.http://collections.mfa.org/objects/detailsrdf/52119;jsessionid=A09491E9EC156984F1F84F7D800C790Bhttp://collections.mfa.org/internal/media/dispatcher/585019/resize%3Aformat%3Dfull;jsessionid=A09491E9EC156984F1F84F7D800C790BFeather brisé fan1880–1900African starling and hummingbird feathers; faux tortoiseshell blades; silkBlue and green African starling feathers mounted over dark foundation feathers with design of rose, bud and leaves left formed by yellow-green and dark orange hummingbird feathers. Sixteen dark Neopolitan shell (faux tortoiseshell) sticks, brown silk connecting ribbon. Maroon silk tassel and loop (for securing fan closed) depend from dark Neopolitan shell ring.http://collections.mfa.org/objects/detailsrdf/124285;jsessionid=A09491E9EC156984F1F84F7D800C790Bhttp://collections.mfa.org/internal/media/dispatcher/905646/resize%3Aformat%3Dfull;jsessionid=A09491E9EC156984F1F84F7D800C790BFeather brisé fanabout 1910Feathers on gilded wood blades with applied dyed feathers; silk; brassFolding feather fan in fontange shape. Shaded dyed red feathers with brown curled feathers at top. Thirteen black painted and gold embossed wood blades, black silk connecting ribbon. Black silk tassel and loop (for securing fan closed) depend from brass ring.http://collections.mfa.org/objects/detailsrdf/124302;jsessionid=A09491E9EC156984F1F84F7D800C790Bhttp://collections.mfa.org/internal/media/dispatcher/905212/resize%3Aformat%3Dfull;jsessionid=A09491E9EC156984F1F84F7D800C790BFeather fan1870sDyed feathers; bone handlePale pink feathers bordering a center of white down, on which are arranged orange blossoms made of feathers and a stuffed humming bird. Reverse similar but simpler. Flat ivory handle carved with roses. Roughly lobed oval shape. A few feathers broken.http://collections.mfa.org/objects/detailsrdf/115559;jsessionid=A09491E9EC156984F1F84F7D800C790Bhttp://collections.mfa.org/internal/media/dispatcher/905429/resize%3Aformat%3Dfull;jsessionid=A09491E9EC156984F1F84F7D800C790BFolding fan1765–80Noël-Nicholas CoypelSkin/paper leaf painted in gouache; pierced, carved, and silver-gilt encrusted ivory sticks and guards; foil, pasteLeaf: skin recto, paper verso. Twelve elaborately carved, silvered and gilded sticks with figures playing musical instruments. Paper leaf painted showing a banquet scene ("Alliance Between Bacchus and Venus"), with nymphs, cherubs, etc. On reverse, landscape with woman holding vase. Guard backed with gold foil, diamond paste at rivet.http://collections.mfa.org/objects/detailsrdf/69756;jsessionid=A09491E9EC156984F1F84F7D800C790Bhttp://collections.mfa.org/internal/media/dispatcher/1017979/resize%3Aformat%3Dfull;jsessionid=A09491E9EC156984F1F84F7D800C790BFolding fanabout 1875Victor EeckhoutSkin leaf, painted in oils; carved ivory sticks with gilt details; paste stoneDouble skin leaf. Obverse: heavily painted scene of Moorish wedding procession. Reverse: Coronet and monogram of Vicountess for whom fan was made, cupids surround, gilt floral border. Narrow gilt band edging. Thirteen carved ivory sticks with cupids, Venus and leaves in high relief with gilt details, diamonds paste studs in rivet. Original maroon leather case with white satin silk lining, inscribed "J. Duvelleroy, Paris. By Appointment London: 167, Regent Street, 167."http://collections.mfa.org/objects/detailsrdf/124937;jsessionid=A09491E9EC156984F1F84F7D800C790Bhttp://collections.mfa.org/internal/media/dispatcher/965103/resize%3Aformat%3Dfull;jsessionid=A09491E9EC156984F1F84F7D800C790BFolding fan depicting scenes from the history of ballooningabout 1785Reformed protein [molded horn] sticks and skin leaf painted with gouacheSingle skin leaf. Scenes of balloons and balloonists. Obverse: 3 vignettes, crowds, townscapes, balloons (Rozier's balloon of first ascent, November 21, 1783, center); decorative panels with portraits (Guyton de Morveau, Joseph Montgolfier, Marquis d'Arlandes) beween and to sides, decorative borders. Reverse: 3 simple vignettes, panels with balloons in medallions between and to sides. Gilt paper binding. Horn sticks with ballooning scene center blades, portraits (Jean Pierre Blanchard, Jean François Pilâtre de Rozier) (obverse) and ballooning (reverse) medallions on guards. Diamond paste studs in rivet, brass ring.http://collections.mfa.org/objects/detailsrdf/123724;jsessionid=A09491E9EC156984F1F84F7D800C790Bhttp://collections.mfa.org/internal/media/dispatcher/905322/resize%3Aformat%3Dfull;jsessionid=A09491E9EC156984F1F84F7D800C790BLace fan1760sBobbin lace leaf with applied painted paper; carved, pierced, and painted ivory sticks; mother-of-pearl; pastePainted paper central medallion on Binche bobbin lace leaf. Obverse: painted pastoral scene of man presenting flower to woman, woman with staff watching. Reverse: simple pastoral scene with shepherdess with staff. Sixteen carved and pierced ivory sticks with red and blue painted details: medallion with figures center blades, floral motif surrounds, mother-of-pearl backing; man with staff and flower-basket and floral motifs on guards, rose mother-of-pearl backing. Diamond paste studs in rivet.http://collections.mfa.org/objects/detailsrdf/125530;jsessionid=A09491E9EC156984F1F84F7D800C790Bhttp://collections.mfa.org/internal/media/dispatcher/904912/resize%3Aformat%3Dfull;jsessionid=A09491E9EC156984F1F84F7D800C790BLarge black lace parasolsecond half of 19th centuryLacehttp://collections.mfa.org/objects/detailsrdf/48171;jsessionid=A09491E9EC156984F1F84F7D800C790B