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Fan with box

DateLate 19th century
Mediumtortoise shell, satin
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Mr. and Mrs. Gregory Falls
Object number1960.20.44
DescriptionWhite satin leaf, painted with floral design in center of leaf. Colors: pink, white, green, yellow. There are two large white flowers, (Magnolias), to the left of center, surrounded with branches of small white and pink flowers. To the right of the flowers is painted water with marsh grass. There is no border, painted tot he back of the fan is black. The sticks are tortoise shell. They are large and overlap. The sticks are held together by a stud with a loop. From which a tassle hangs. The fan is in a white silk covered cardboard box. In the box is also a calling card with the name: Mrs. John B. Lyons, 262 Michigan Avenue.
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