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SILVER PHEASANT FEATHER FAN

Creator(s): Unknown

Currently in storage


About this object

Feather folding fan with transparent yellow/orange guards and sticks. The silver pheasant feathers are sewn onto painted and pierced ivory sticks which are attached to the celluloid sticks. At the bottom of each feather is a tuft of marabou. The head of the fan has a yellow metal pivot and loop and a yellow celluloid washer. (16 sticks and 2 guards)

Object name:
SILVER PHEASANT FEATHER FAN
Made from:
pheasant feathers --celluloid --ivory --marabou --metal
Date made:
1900-1930
Size:
22 ¼” H x 19 ¼” W

Detailed information for this item

Catalog number:
2014.3.22
Signature marks:
Credit line:
Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973