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Painted Fan in Box
Painted Fan in Box
Painted Fan in Box

Painted Fan in Box

DateEarly 20th century
Object NameFan
Medium.1 plastic, organza, lace, cotton perle, silk .2 wood, card, paper
ClassificationsFashion and Dress
DimensionsFan: 27cm
Box: 5 x 4 x 30cm
Cord and tassel: 48cm
AcquisitionThe Peggy Walker Gift, 2006.
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDMS076514
Keywords
About MeLadies organza and plastic fan. A double layer of organza is attached to the ivory plastic sticks, decorated with incised silver scroll pattern which extends to the top edge of the outer sticks. Fine net backed lace edges the fan and forms occasional motifs. It is overpainted with two floral patterns in white, yellow, pink, blue and green. It has a long double ivory cotton perle cord, knotted twice near the tassel, the core of which is yellow silk.

The fan has a presentation box consisting of cream floral wood, card and paper. The wood frame is lined with card, gold painted on the edge and covered with cream gloss paper with a repeat pattern of violets.