Folding Fan

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Folding Fan

France, mid-18th century
Costumes; !Accessory
Skin and silk leaf, bone sticks, brass metallic loop, diamond paste and silver metallic rivet
Length (Overall length): 9 5/8 in. (24.45 cm) Length (Length of guard): 9 5/8 in. (24.45 cm) Depth of leaf: 4 7/8 in. (12.38 cm) Length (Length of stick at shoulder): 4 7/8 in. (12.38 cm) Spread: 17 1/2 in. (44.45 cm)
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John Jewett Garland (M.59.9.3)
Not currently on public view

Bibliography

  • Maeder, Edward et al.. An Elegant Art: Fashion & Fantasy in the Eighteenth Century. Los Angeles: Los Angeles County Museum of Art; New York: Harry N. Abrams, Inc., 1983.