Fan
Category
Costume
Date
1860 - 1900
Materials
Ostrich feather, celluloid, brass.
Measurements
340 x 540 x 30 mm
Collection
Springhill, County Londonderry
NT 603579
Summary
A woman's fan made from white ostrich feather. The ostrich plumes are mounted on artificial (celluloid) tortoiseshell sticks, with matching celluloid guards. The fan is secured at the base with a brass pivot and a small celluloid handle.