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Cockade fan
American
after 1875
Object Place: United States
Medium/Technique
Paper, cotton cambric, pigment, cotton string
Dimensions
43 x 21 x 1.7 cm (16 15/16 x 8 1/4 x 11/16 in.)
Credit Line
Oldham Collection
Accession Number1976.359
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAmericas, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionCockade "cigar" fan. Lavendar glazed cambric leaf with painted floral design. Green paper on cardboard case. Green cotton strings for opening and closing. These fans often sold as souvenirs at fairs or patriotic celebrations.