This paper fan is spread open to reveal the colors of the Spanish flag—red, yellow, red. In the center of the fan, a light-skinned man dressed in military garb holds up the Spanish flag. To his right, our left, is a light-skinned woman wearing a white lace mantilla draped over her head, shoulders, and long skirt. A red carnation is pinned to the mantilla. To the left of the woman is a lion standing on all fours with tongue hanging out. Leafy branches and wreaths further decorate the fan. The lacquered ribs are black with gold and red swirling designs. Tears in the paper are visible on the side to our left. The reverse side of the fan is mostly red with some yellow and the ribs are black. This side reveals more tears in the paper and a broken rib to our right.