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Fan

probably Dutch, for French market
late 18th–early 19th century
Object Place: probably Netherlands, for French market

Dimensions 13.5 cm (5 5/16 in.)
Credit Line Oldham Collection
Accession Number1976.319
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsCostumes

DescriptionBrisé quizzing fan. Saffron-dyed pierced horn sticks with steel piqué work (some missing), yellow silk connecting ribbon. Conventionalized design with birds at heads of sticks. Quizzing of opera glass (part missing) set in rivet.