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Fan
Painted by: George Keiswetter (American (born in Germany), worked mid-19th century)
For: Allen Fan Company (American, 1885–1910)
Other artist: Allen
For: Allen Fan Company (American, 1885–1910)
Other artist: Allen
American
1887
Object Place: Braintree, Massachusetts, United States
Medium/Technique
Silk satin, pigment, wood, brass
Dimensions
30 x 54.5 x 3.2 cm (11 13/16 x 21 7/16 x 1 1/4 in.) open
Credit Line
Oldham Collection
Accession Number1976.375
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAmericas, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionFan with painted light blue silk satin leaf. Flower sprays and yellow butterfly, painted by George Keiswetter; light blue tape binding, top and bottom. Hornbeam sticks mottled with gray-brown and rose. Brass ring. Gold-on-pink tag inscribed "AF No. 279" and white cardboard box original.