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Feather fan
French
1870s
Object Place: France (?)
Medium/Technique
Dyed feathers; bone handle
Dimensions
Length: 44 cm (17 5/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Yves Henry Buhler
Accession Number63.663
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CollectionsFashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionPale pink feathers bordering a center of white down, on which are arranged orange blossoms made of feathers and a stuffed humming bird. Reverse similar but simpler. Flat ivory handle carved with roses. Roughly lobed oval shape. A few feathers broken.
ProvenanceGift of Mrs. Yves Henry Buhler to MFA, May 8, 1963.