Object ID:
2012.73.15
Description:
Folding fontange shaped fan with single fabric pleated leaf. Metallic gauze or net leaf with silk applique is heavily embellished with floral and geometric designs of gold and silver sequins. Ivorine (imitation ivory) sticks and guards are pierced, incised, painted, and inlaid with silver pique (small inset metallic dots). The rivet has mother of pearl buttons, and very faint numbers are engraved inside the gold loop. The box indicates that this fan was made in France, and sold by Bailey Banks & Biddle, a company founded in Philadelphia in 1832 that specializes in fine jewelry and silver.
Dimension Details:
Guard length: 6"
Leaf height: 3.25 " to 5.875"
Open width: 10"
Arc (degrees when open): 140
12 sticks / 2 guards
Leaf height: 3.25 " to 5.875"
Open width: 10"
Arc (degrees when open): 140
12 sticks / 2 guards
Place of Origin:
France
Date:
1910—1915
Credit Line:
Anonymous gift
Acknowledgment:
This online exhibition is made possible through a generous grant from the Fan Association of North America (FANA).
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front view
closed fan and box
detail of leaf and guard
detail of sticks and leaf
leaf detail
front view
closed fan and box
detail of leaf and guard
detail of sticks and leaf
leaf detail