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Fan
English, used in America
late 18th century
Object Place: Lexington, Massachusetts, United States; Place of Manufacture: probably England
Medium/Technique
Paper, ivory, brass
Dimensions
Overall (open): 28.9 x 47.9 cm (11 3/8 x 18 7/8 in.)
Other (closed): 2.5 cm (1 in.)
Other (closed): 2.5 cm (1 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Miss Ellen A. Stone
Accession Number99.823
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionFolding fan with brass and mother-of-pearl pivot, ivory sticks (15), painted and carved guard with flowering vine design, paper leaf with hand-colored engraving of classical figures in a harvest scene, decorative perforated sections along outer edge of leaf perforated and in isolated areas
ProvenanceUsed by member of the Robbins family; inherited by Ellen A. Stone, gift to MFA, 1899