Title
Feather Fan
Mediumivory, feather
Dimensions10 1/2 × 17 in. (26.7 × 43.2 cm)
Object number00.180.11
Institutional Credit LineCourtesy of the New Bedford Whaling Museum
DescriptionThis fan has pierced ivory sticks and stick guards. Small symbols are painted on the sticks and stick guards. For each stick there is an off-white feather attached. When opened there is a detailed painting of flowers and butterflies with an array of colors. The top edge has a brown painted border. On the reverse side is a similar painting that has faded. Attached is a tassle which is a chinese style ornamental knot with beading. The tassle is green and purple.On View
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