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BLACK OSTRICH FEATHER FAN

Creator(s): Unknown

Currently in storage


About this object

Black ostrich feather fan with faux tortoiseshell celluloid guards, sticks, washer, and loop with a metal pivot. Tide to the loop is a 2” wide black silk ribbon. Tied in its current configuration is 15” long. (16 sticks and 2 guards).

Object name:
BLACK OSTRICH FEATHER FAN
Made from:
ostrich feathers --celluloid --silk --metal
Date made:
1910-1930
Size:
23 ¼” H x 27” W—Ribbon tied to loop 15” L x 2” W

Detailed information for this item

Catalog number:
2014.3.13
Signature marks:
Credit line:
Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973