Valentine - Mechanical - elaborate fan 1875

"Valentine - Mechanical - elaborate fan" is an anonymous, hand-painted paper fan from 1875 that depicts a calendar for each month of the year. The delicate hand-painted floral motifs and ribbons embellishing each month make the artwork an example of Victorian decorative arts and exemplify a trend of including calendars on fans in the 19th century. It's a charming and detailed piece that is currently housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.