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Image of White ostrich fan with mother of pearl handle, ca. 1900
1953.659.g
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White ostrich fan with mother of pearl handle, ca. 1900

This hand fan belonged to Mrs. J.A. Baillargeon (Abbie Collins), the daughter of John Collins who was Seattle's fourth mayor and a local entrepreneur.
ID Number: 1953.659.g
Date: Circa 1900
Physical Description: 1 Fan, Hand; ostrich feather, mother-of-pearl, silk; 22 in.H
Credit: MOHAI, 1953.659.q
Subjects: Clothing and Dress, Animal
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