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Fan
American, made in England or Contintental Europe
early 19th century
Place of Use: Lexington, Massachusetts, United States; Place of Manufacture: probably England or Continental Europe
Medium/Technique
Plain weave silk, ivory, lace, sequins, silver gilt
Dimensions
Overall (open): 19.1 x 35.2 cm (7 1/2 x 13 7/8 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 Number99.660
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CollectionsAmericas, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionFolding fan with ivory sticks (18) and guard, white stiffened silk leaf (torn) with lace inserts and silver sequins and silver gilt reserve, wooden blades on reverse.
ProvenanceUsed by a member of the Robbins family; inherited by Ellen A. Stone; gift to MFA, 1899