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Fan, Hand

Object/Artifact

Thin white silk fan, with looped braid edging, gold and silver spangles forming scalloped edge with circular medallion and starry field. Pierced and spangled bone sticks. Brass loop and rivet, mother of pearl buttons.

G88.084

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

1880

silk

scalloped edge

pierced bone

bone

braid

4-1/4 in

6.25” x 12.5” about.

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