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George Keiswetter (American (born in Germany), worked mid-19th century)
American (Weymouth Landing, Mass.)
about 1878–85
Object Place: Weymouth Landing, Massachussetts, USA

Medium/Technique Feathers, celluloid, pigment, metal
Dimensions 34 x 52 x 3 cm (13 3/8 x 20 1/2 x 1 3/16 in.)
Credit Line Oldham Collection
Accession Number1976.505
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsCostumes

DescriptionFeather fan. Figures from Kate Greenaway's "Under the Window" (1878), painted by George Keiswetter, inscribed "copy." Dyed black feathers mounted on Neopolitan shell (horn dyed to resemble tortoise-shell) sticks, maroon silk connecting ribbon. Neopolitan shell ring.