FOLDING LEAF FAN
Creator(s): Casa Mercedes, Inc. (Maker)
Currently in storage
About this object
Folding leaf fan consisting of wooden sticks and guards painted cream with gold line motifs on the obverse. The leaf is made of sheer, cream, linen bordered with white lace. The cream linen is embroidered scrolling vines and flowers outlining three cut work lace medallions. Between the three medallions are bunches of three vines.
- Object name:
- FOLDING LEAF FAN
- Made from:
- wood --PLANT FIBERS --synthetic lace --metal
- Made in:
- Philippines
- Date made:
- 20th c.
- Size:
- 9 ½” H x 16 ½” W
Detailed information for this item
- Catalog number:
- 2014.3.7
- Signature marks:
- STAMP Casa Mercedes, Inc. Made in Philippines reverse guard
- Credit line:
- Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973