This hand fan is crafted from blazingly white ostrich feather mounted on ivory sticks. The ivory has been delicately carved and pierced. The upper most incising is gilt to give a luminous counterpoint to the creamy ivory. A fan such as this would have hung from a ribbon wrapped around a lady’s wrist so that when, needed, she merely had to raise her hand for relief from the warmth of the room.
I display this fan in custom-built case. Mounted on crimson chenille, the contrast makes for a striking work of art and a glimpse into time’s past.
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