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Fan
Painted by: George Keiswetter (American (born in Germany), worked mid-19th century)
Allen Fan Company (American, 1885–1910)
Other artist: Allen
Allen Fan Company (American, 1885–1910)
Other artist: Allen
American
about 1885–1910
Object Place: Braintree, Massachusetts, United States
Medium/Technique
Silk, wood, pigment, brass, mother-of-pearl
Dimensions
39 x 67.5 x 3.5 cm (15 3/8 x 26 9/16 x 1 3/8 in.)
Credit Line
Oldham Collection
Accession Number1976.370
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAmericas, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionFan with painted gold silk satin leaf. Green parakeet and dragonfly with red orchid cactus, painted by George Keiswetter. Hornbeam sticks stained mahogany, carved at head and base of guards. Mother-of-pearl buttons on rivet. Brass ring.