Fan
CultureFrench
Date19th century
MediumSilk, mother-of-pearl, paint, and feathers
DimensionsOverall: 20 inches (50.8 cm)
Credit LineGift of Virginia George in memory of Mrs. Edward George
Object number38-29/9
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DescriptionFan of tan silk with painted desgin of bird's nest on flowering branch and three small birds. Mounted on mother-of-pearl. Upper edge of fan edged with white feather tips. Small gold rectangle on edge of handle with initials A.I.G.ProvenanceVirginia Eaton George (1889-1975), Kansas City, MO, by 1938;
Her gift to The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, Kansas City, MO, 1938.
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