Photo of collection object Fan — Fan, 1700s - 1800s. tortoise shell with pierced gilt metal for outer sticks, elaborate gilt decoration and spangles, Radius: 17.2 cm (6 3/4 in.); Spread: 33.7 cm (13 1/4 in.). Gift of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Wade, 1916.331. CC0.

Fan

1700s - 1800s

Maker Unknown

Decorative Art and Design

Fan, 1700s - 1800s. France, 18th-19th century. Tortoise shell with pierced gilt metal for outer sticks, elaborate gilt decoration and spangles; radius: 17.2 cm (6 3/4 in.); spread: 33.7 cm (13 1/4 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Wade 1916.331

Original Source

Maker/Artist: Maker Unknown
Classification: Miscellaneous
Formatted Medium: tortoise shell with pierced gilt metal for outer sticks, elaborate gilt decoration and spangles
Medium: tortoise, shell, pierced, gilt, metal, outer, sticks, elaborate, decoration, spangles
Dimensions: Radius: 17.2 cm (6 3/4 in.); Spread: 33.7 cm (13 1/4 in.)
Departments: Decorative Art and Design
Accession Number: 1916.331
Credit Line: Gift of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Wade
Exhibitions: Inaugural Exhibition
Rights Statement: CC0