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Fan
Painted by: George Keiswetter (American (born in Germany), worked mid-19th century)
For: Allen Fan Company (American, 1885–1910)
For: Allen Fan Company (American, 1885–1910)
American
about 1880–90
Object Place: Braintree, Massachusetts, United States
Medium/Technique
Silk, ivory, pigment, brass
Dimensions
35 x 58.3 x 3 cm (13 3/4 x 22 15/16 x 1 3/16 in.) fan open
Credit Line
Oldham Collection
Accession Number1976.365
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAmericas, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionFan with painted white silk satin leaf. Roses, apple bolssoms and bird, painted by George Keiswetter. Imitation ivory sticks. Design covers leaf and blades. Brass ring.