Fan, Hand
Object/Artifact
Fan with simple black painted guard sticks and simply perforated quasi-Gothic design in the other sticks, now a dull brown as if the soft wood absorbed gold paint. Paper leaf with Japanesque slightly off-center, red, printed image of two rustic sweethearts in the woods by a half-timbered cottage; she is knitting serenely as he sneaks up behind her with a bouquet. The leaf was overprinted with black to isolate the image, and dark red (dull gold?) scrolly stems highlight the edges of the image; leaf edged with now-dull gold paper tape. Shaped brass loop lacquered black; brass rivet.
G2005.188
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection
Accessory
Adult, Female
Historic Costume
1855 - 1870