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Painted by: George Keiswetter (American (born in Germany), worked mid-19th century)
Allen Fan Company (American, 1885–1910)
Other artist: Allen
American
about 1885–1910
Object Place: Braintree, Massachusetts, United States

Medium/Technique Silk, wood, pigment, brass, mother-of-pearl
Dimensions 39 x 67.5 x 3.5 cm (15 3/8 x 26 9/16 x 1 3/8 in.)
Credit Line Oldham Collection
Accession Number1976.370
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsCostumes

DescriptionFan with painted gold silk satin leaf. Green parakeet and dragonfly with red orchid cactus, painted by George Keiswetter. Hornbeam sticks stained mahogany, carved at head and base of guards. Mother-of-pearl buttons on rivet. Brass ring.