Fan

About 1840

  • Titles Fan (Descriptive)
  • Medium ostrich feathers, ivory
  • Dimensions 14 3/4 × 23 1/2 in. (37.5 × 59.7 cm)
  • Credit Line Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Denton R. Cook, 1982.238
  • Work Type fan
  • Classification Costume

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