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FOLDING LEAF FAN

Creator(s): Casa Mercedes, Inc. (Maker)

Currently in storage


About this object

Folding leaf fan consisting of wooden sticks and guards painted cream with gold line motifs on the obverse. The leaf is made of sheer, cream, linen bordered with white lace. The cream linen is embroidered scrolling vines and flowers outlining three cut work lace medallions. Between the three medallions are bunches of three vines.

Object name:
FOLDING LEAF FAN
Made from:
wood --PLANT FIBERS --synthetic lace --metal
Made in:
Philippines
Date made:
20th c.
Size:
9 ½” H x 16 ½” W

Detailed information for this item

Catalog number:
2014.3.7
Signature marks:
STAMP Casa Mercedes, Inc. Made in Philippines reverse guard
Credit line:
Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973