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Fan
American, made in England or Continental Europe
early 19th century
Place of Use: Lexington, Massachusetts, United States; Place of Manufacture: England or Continental Europe
Medium/Technique
Paper, ivory, sequins
Dimensions
Overall (open): 19.1 x 30.5 cm (7 1/2 x 12 in.)
Other (closed): 1.6 cm (5/8 in.)
Other (closed): 1.6 cm (5/8 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Miss Ellen A. Stone
Accession Number99.662
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAmericas, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionFolding fan with ivory sticks (18) and guard, pink opaque paper leaf with sequins and gilt reserve or edge (large sequins along edge have been lost)
ProvenanceUsed by a member of the Robbins family; inherited by Ellen A. Stone; gift to MFA, 1899