An American handscreen of Turkey feathers, with tortoiseshell handle - late 19th century; and a fan, the gauze leaf painted with butterflies, with serpentine wooden sticks - 13in.(35cm.), possibly American, late 19th century; and a folding parasol fan, the silk mount stencilled with a garland of brightly coloured flowers, the handle of bone - circa 1855 (2)

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An American handscreen of Turkey feathers, with tortoiseshell handle - late 19th century; and a fan, the gauze leaf painted with butterflies, with serpentine wooden sticks - 13in.(35cm.), possibly American, late 19th century; and a folding parasol fan, the silk mount stencilled with a garland of brightly coloured flowers, the handle of bone - circa 1855 (2)
Provenance
Mrs. Ann Friters of Fox Run Virginia, granddaughter of President Zachary Taylor
Exhibited
Orlando, no. 86

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