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Folding Fan
Possibly Dutch
17th century
Object Place: Netherlands (possibly)
Medium/Technique
Painted vellum and mica, ivory and silk ribbons
Dimensions
25.8 cm (10 3/16 in.)
Credit Line
The Elizabeth Day McCormick Collection
Accession Number43.1301
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionFan with painted cut vellum leaf, painted mica inserts. Design of flower on mica, blue and red borders and decorative motifs; red and blue silk ribbon bows across top; red and blue silk ribbons across leaf. Ivory sticks with red and blue painted decoration, red and blue silk bows on guards, red silk ribbon connecting sticks. Condition: many mica inserts missing; much soiled.