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Expanding fan
about 1875
Object Place: France
Medium/Technique
Silk satin leaf, painted design; machine-carved ivory sticks; silk; brass
Dimensions
Guard (retracted): 19 cm (7 1/2 in.); guard (extended): 26.5 cm (10 7/16 in.); maximum open: 33 cm (13 in.)
Credit Line
Oldham Collection
Accession Number1976.264
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CollectionsFashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionLeaf extends to form regular size fan; retracted, the fan could have fit in a pocket or purse. Blue satin silk leaf with painted design of pink morning glories on obverse, green silk narrow band at top and bottom. Thirteen machine-carved ivory sticks. Blue and green silk tassel depends from brass ring.
ProvenanceGift of Esther Oldham to MFA, June 9, 1976.