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Fan
Allen Fan Company (American, 1885–1910)
American
Late 19th to early 20th century
Object Place: Braintree, Massachusetts, USA
Medium/Technique
Painted silk, ivory, abalone shell, metal, mother-of-pearl
Dimensions
34.5 x 55.5 x 2.8 cm (13 9/16 x 21 7/8 x 1 1/8 in.) fan open
Credit Line
The Elizabeth Day McCormick Collection
Accession Number43.2103
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAmericas, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionFan with painted black silk leaf. Obverse: design of gold painted bird and floral spray with appliquéd shell details on satin. Black silk reverse. Carved and pierced ivory sticks with floral motifs. Mother-of-pearl buttons on rivet. Stylized brass ring.