Jay Feather Fan
Date1890 - 1910
Object NameFan
Mediumjay feather and tortoiseshell
ClassificationsFashion and Dress
DimensionsLength: 24cm
AcquisitionThe Peggy Walker Gift, 1984.
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDMS006903
Keywords
Until the First World War the fan had been seen as a status symbol for almost 250 years. During the Edwardian period it remained a vital accessory, which, like all fashions of the time, did not escape the opulent excesses of the age. Oversized luxurious feather fans, dyed to match an evening gown, were particularly popular.
1890 - 1929
James Cromar Watt
Qing Dynasty, 19th century
Early 20th Century
1890 - 1929
Early 20th Century
1870 - 1920
