Brown Ostrich Feather and Tortoise Shell Hand Fan
Title
Brown Ostrich Feather and Tortoise Shell Hand Fan
Description
Tortoise-shell and ostrich feathers hand fan. The fan is made of twelve sticks held together through a metal rivet and a tortoise-shell loop. The leaves of the hand fan are naturally-brown ostrich feathers. The feathers are glued directly on the tortoise shell.
Creator
Unknown
Date
1890-1899
Contributor
Gift from Anonymous Donor
Identifier
hcc_fa_2018_P2-2463
Coverage
Unknown
Extent
13.5" long
Curator Notes
Excellent condition. Feathers show no sign of stiffening or fading. The back tortoise shell stick displays extensive cracking but is still in one piece. The loop is in pristine condition.
Textile
Tortoise shell and Ostrich feathers
Photographer
Shane Patrick Qureshi
Curator
HCC Fashion Dept. Curatorial Team
Files
Collection
Citation
Unknown, “Brown Ostrich Feather and Tortoise Shell Hand Fan,” HCC Fashion Archive, accessed April 5, 2020, https://hccfashion.omeka.net/items/show/578.