Fan Case

Date18th-19th c.

MediumSilk gauze, silk fabric (lining), silk thread, silk tape, paper wrapping (on tape), glass bead

DimensionsLength: 12 1/4" in. Width: 2 1/4 in.

Credit LineAnonymous gift

Object number1971-1408

DescriptionFan case of white silk guaze (leno) embroidered with with a design of pagodas, trees, flowers and cloudsin polychrome silk on both sides; blue embroidery as edging at seams. The oval base and lining are both of blue silk. Attached to the top of the case is a green silk plaiteted tape with 2 areas wrapped in white, blue and black thread over paper- one of these areas has pink glass pressed around it.
ProvenanceEx coll: Tomlinson, D.C. Cohen.