Fan
1770s
Object PlaceFrance
Medium/TechniqueSilk leaf backed with gauze, painted in gouache and embroidered with gilt thread in chain stitch, applied brass sequins; pierced, carved, and silver gilt-encrusted ivory sticks; paste
DimensionsGuard: 26.5 cm (10 7/16 in.); maximum open: 48 cm (18 7/8 in.); arc: 145°
Credit LineBequest of Mrs. Arthur Croft—The Gardner Brewer Collection
Accession number01.6693
On View
Not on viewClassificationsCostumes
Collections
ProvenanceBefore 1901: Collection Gardner Brewer; by 1901: Collection Mrs. Arthur Croft; bequest of Mrs. Arthur Croft to MFA, July 1, 1901.
1765–80
1750s
early 20th century
1740s
1730–50
about 1755
1720–40
19th century
18th century
mid-19th century
1800–10