Fans
Subject
Accessories
Title
Fans
Date
Early 20th century
Description
These four fans are part of the exhibit John James Audubon: Obsession Untamed presented by the Preservation Society of Newport County at Rosecliff. The fans include one made from the feathers of a game bird, one from the feathers of a lyre bird, one with ostrich feathers, and the last made with turkey feathers. (front to back)
Lyre bird feather fan - URI 1959.38.01
Ostrich feather fan - URI 1984.07.27
Turkey feather fan - URI 1962.12.20
Game bird feather fan - URI 1956.25.01
Lyre bird feather fan - URI 1959.38.01
Ostrich feather fan - URI 1984.07.27
Turkey feather fan - URI 1962.12.20
Game bird feather fan - URI 1956.25.01
Citation
“Fans,” Historic Textile and Costume Collection, accessed May 1, 2024, https://uritextilecollection.omeka.net/items/show/86.