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Fan
George Keiswetter (American (born in Germany), worked mid-19th century)
American (Weymouth Landing, Mass.)
about 1878–85
Object Place: Weymouth Landing, Massachussetts, USA
Medium/Technique
Feathers, celluloid, pigment, metal
Dimensions
34 x 52 x 3 cm (13 3/8 x 20 1/2 x 1 3/16 in.)
Credit Line
Oldham Collection
Accession Number1976.505
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAmericas, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionFeather fan. Figures from Kate Greenaway's "Under the Window" (1878), painted by George Keiswetter, inscribed "copy." Dyed black feathers mounted on Neopolitan shell (horn dyed to resemble tortoise-shell) sticks, maroon silk connecting ribbon. Neopolitan shell ring.