Hand fan, Hancock, MA

Object ID:

1992.1.62

Community:

Massachusetts, Hancock

Description

Accordian-type fan with handles of cherry veneer with pleated paper glued to insides held together at top by a fabric ribbon. Cherry handles probably have clear finish. Paper is green with outside edge colored orange-red. Ribbon probably originally rose color.

Massachusetts Hancock

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