Feather fan (2)

Protected in its own made-to-measure case this fan is remarkably fresh.  The body of the fan is made from white feathers and down.  It is decorated with coloured feathers of green and white shaped into leaves; orange feathers are fashioned into flower buds.  Coloured beetles have been added for further embellishment.
Object no :
SRAC054a, SRAC054b
Collection :
Clothing, Costume & Fashion Accessories
Creator :
NA
Place of Production :
NA
Dimensions :
case: L:400mm; W:270mm. fan: L:350mm; W:250mm
Materials :
feathers, bone, silk, beetles
Location :
NA
Related site :
Mark Farm, Castle Kennedy
Accession number :
WIWMS 1988.582/1964.94c
Copyright :
Dumfries & Galloway Council
2 Fmedia2 F27452 F9713

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