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History & Notes: This fan was donated to the Idaho State Historical Society by Annabel Brownell in 1963.
Description: Black ostrich feather fan with gold painted wooden sticks. 20 sticks are laced with a black satin ribbon and the guard stick features a black satin bow. Metal ring at bottom to join sticks.
Object Number: 1963.108.0002
Object: fan, hand
Category: Personal Gear
Circa: 1900
Materials: feather, metal, wood, silk

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Hand Fan: 1 Front
Hand Fan: 2 Detail
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