Fan and Box

Maker and role
Unknown Maker
Production date
Circa 1860
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Object detail

Media/Materials
Fan: ivory, paper, thread
Box: wood, paper
Measurements
11 x 20 x 3/4" (27.9 x 50.8 x 1.9cm)
1 1/4 x 11 1/4 x 1 3/4" (3.2 x 28.6 x 4.4cm)
Description
Owned by Julia Sophie du Pont Shubrick (1797-1849), this fan was made either in England or France. The upper part of it is highly decorated paper has three scenes that have been hand-colored. The pierced sticks are made of ivory and it has pearl guards.
Object number
2011.30.4a,b
Currently on display?
No

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