Collection Item: Fan

Basic info

Collection
Costume and Textiles
Object name
Fan
Brisé fan
Object category
Costume, female
Object subcategory
Accessories carried
Description
Brisé of ivory. The sticks are elaborately pierced and carved with various Chinese figures and scenes. A white, slotted ribbon holds the sricks together. The guards are carved in relief with Chinese figures and flowers. The rivet is metal.
Production date start
1830
Production date end
1840
Period
Georgian
Regency
William IV
Victorian

More info

Identification

Object number
YORCM : BA1991
Alternative number
FN30
Number of objects
1
Classification code
3.3381
Classification scheme
SHIC
ID
10002730

Physical Characteristics

Materials
Ivory (Whole)
Silk (Ribbon)
Metal (Rivet)
Dimensions
Whole length 190.0 mm
Whole width 340.0 mm

Production

Technique
Pierced
Carved