Interesting group Photograph RPPC What is that lady holding in her hand?

Not sure when this interesting postcard was published.  Probably the early 1900s.  I sure wonder where and why these 6 young people are posing for the camera.  Hats, suspenders, bow ties, regular tie, flower corsages, One couple is holding hands.  And what is that lady holding in her right hand. It looks like a metal fan, or maybe a utensil.  Well if you bid on this postcard you can wonder what it is all about.
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