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Chiffon and Lace fan with Ivory Sticks
Chiffon and Lace fan with Ivory Sticks
Chiffon and Lace fan with Ivory Sticks
Chiffon and Lace fan with Ivory Sticks

Chiffon and Lace fan with Ivory Sticks

DateProbably 19th century
Object NameFan
Mediumivory, chiffon and lace
ClassificationsFashion and Dress
DimensionsOverall (Fan Guard): Length 355mm × Width 28mm
Overall (Fan Sticks): Widthmm 10 × Length 10mm
Overall (Fan Rib): Width 5mm × Length 245mm
Overall (Fan fully open, tip of guard straight across to tip of guard): Length 890mm
Overall (Closed overall dimensions including rivet and handle): Width 30mm × Depth 46mm × Length 370mm
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDMS014850
About MeChiffon and machine-made lace hand-painted fan with pierced ivory sticks. The fan is decorated with white and blue flowers, gold foliage, and two grey birds. The sticks are hinged with the aid of a cream loop.
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A fashionable way to keep cool - not really required in Aberdeen!