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1860
GUSN-29930
FAN (A): Short ivory sticks and guards, pierced and carved with circular motifs and set with spangles; leaf of white silk petal with scattered sequins, and tipped with white marabou feathers; mother of pearl washer; carved metal ring. BOX (B): Covered with white paper with moire' pattern.
fans (costume accessories)
boxes (containers)
carving (processes)
ivory (tooth component)
feather (material)
paper (fiber product)
piercing
sequins (spangles)
silk (textile)
Fan, Hand
Fan, Hand
Written in pencil inside lid and on bottom: ""Emma"" ""94 / White"" also written on bottom.
1923.428A,B,C
Unknown
Gift of the Misses Cummings
1923.428A-C
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