This pair of antique beaded hand screen fixed leaf fans date from the early nineteenth century, around 1830. They are made of a lavender wool needlepoint background with beautiful hand done bead work, are backed in linen, and are all hand stitched. There is a floral beaded design done on both fans. They have a turned wood painted gold handle. This style of fan is called a "screen fan" or "fixed leaf fan". They were often used while sitting by the fire to keep the heat off ones face. These matching circular fans measure 17 1/2 inches tall and are 27 inches in circumference. They are in good condition with some wear to the gold painted handles and there are a few missing stitches in the needlepoint work. This pair of unique early fans are a rare find and a great piece of early textile art.
Item number z1403

$400