Folding fan of spangled white paper with box

Accession number 39.119.1A-C

Unique identifier MN198420

Description A: Paper leaf fan decorated with silver sequins in pattern of bows and garlands, and silver paint forming further foliate garlands at top of leaf. Monture of ivory, the sticks with medallions in bas relief enclosing cherry blossoms and pagodas, the guards with elaborate carving of Japanese landscapes and architecture in deep relief. B-C: Two-part cardboard slide box; outer sleeve (B) covered with printed paper in a polychrome paisley pattern; inscribed on bottom: La Flor de la Habana / Calle de la amargura y de la Habana / Un abanico de marfil y R[?] and No 3. Inner sleeve of plain white paper-covered card with printed paisley paper at ends. Possibly purchased in Havana, Cuba.

Dated 1790-1810

Object Type box (container), fan (costume accessory)

Medium cardboard, ivory (tooth component), paint (coating), paper (fiber product), sequin (spangle)

File dimensions 18.3 in × 11.9 in at 300dpi
46.5 cm × 30.4 cm at 300dpi