TitleFanObject TypePersonal EffectsDatec. 1900DescriptionHand painted personal fan.
The fan would once have had white feathers on the outer edge.Provenance and SignifcanceThis fan belonged to Sophia Thomas, oldest child of William and Jane Thomas (nee Pearson).
Sophia was born at Marshall Mount 7 April 1877.
After her marriage to Frank Riley, the couple moved to Mortdale until their retirement in 1950.
Sophia and Frank had two children Mavis 1915 and Colin 1918.DonorFoulger, Carol
CHARACTERISTICS
MaterialWood, silk and paint. Chain clasp.Dimensions30cm x 5cm
