Digital Collections

Fan, Hand

Object/Artifact

One ivory and silver foil paper fan. The ivory end sticks have cut out vines and leaves that show the silver paper beneath, while the other sticks have smaller vines cut out (almost a feather stitch pattern). The sticks are joined with a metal bar and mother of pearl beads. The embossed silver foil paper fan has a morning glory pattern. It is tarnished and has taken on a slightly pink hue,

2005.041.12

Genesee Country Village and Museum

Accessory

Adult, Female

Historic Costume

1870 - 1890

Personal Accessories

15 in

3/4 in

9 in

Ivory

Paper

Silver Foil

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