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Fan
American (made in England or Continental Europe)
last quarter of the 18th century
Place of Use: Lexington, Massachusetts, United States; Place of Manufacture: probably England or Continental Europe
Medium/Technique
Paper, ivory, silver gilding, brass
Dimensions
Overall (open): 27.9 x 46.7 cm (11 x 18 3/8 in.)
Other (closed): 7.6 cm (3 in.)
Other (closed): 7.6 cm (3 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Miss Ellen A. Stone
Accession Number99.661
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CollectionsAmericas, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionFolding fan with pierced ivory sticks (18) and silver gilt guard with stylized flowers, paper leaf with hand-colored engraving of three seated female figures in contemporary dress and painted and sequined floral swags, small orange flower and stem pattern printed on reverse.
ProvenanceUsed by a member of the Robbins family; inherited by Ellen A. Stone; gift to MFA, 1899