Fan
Date18th century
MediumIvory, paper, pigment, gold leaf
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Frederick D. Rich
Object number1950.49.1
DescriptionThe sticks are carved and pierced ivory in a floral design, gilded in places. The end sticks have a carved figure on the top part of each stick. The leaf is paper painted with a pastoral scene: Five figures with sheep stand by a well, one taking the covering off the well. The fan has a border of flowers across the top and sides. The back has a single female figure seated on a rock. Across the top is a gold leaf border.On View
Not on viewCollections
mid 18th century
mid 19th cent
probably 20th century
1760-80
Late 19th century