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Fan

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

White fan with scalloped edges and gold trim. Fan has a painting of people in 18th-century clothing in the center, surrounded by green leaves and pink and purple flowers. The fan's ribs are white with black spots and gold accents. A black tassel hangs from the bottom. The handle has a small oval mirror attached. The fan is titled "Fan" and is by an unknown artist.

Artwork Details

Date
1860s
Medium
paper, ivory, metal, glass
Culture
American or European
Dimensions
600 × 447 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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