Handmade Fan Used by Susana Allen Hunter

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Artifact Overview

Artifact Details

Artifact

Fan (Costume accessory)

Date Made

1930-1970

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

2006.80.45

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Given in Memory of Susana Allen Hunter by Paul Hunter and Tommie and Susie Hunter.

Material

Cardboard
Bamboo (Material)

Technique

Homemade

Dimensions

Height: 16.75 in
Width: 9.5 in

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