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Fan
English
early 19th century
Object Place: England
Medium/Technique
Printed paper
Dimensions
21.5 cm (8 7/16 in.)
Credit Line
Oldham Collection
Accession Number1976.312
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionEmpire fan. Printed and hand-painted paper leaf. Zephyrus, Cupid and Psyche center, two pairs of geese(marriage symbols) to sides, decorative border across top, appliquéd brass sequin details(mostly missing). Dark polished wood sticks, ivory thumbpieces. (Legend that first fan was wing torn by Cupid from Zephyrus to fan sleeping Psyche).