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ca. 1750
GUSN-31916
FAN (A): Narrow pierced ivory sticks, guard sticks are also carved; kidskin leaf, painted with scene of reclining woman near foundation with angel and cupids, and man with laurel wreath; reverse is painted with delicate floral trail. BOX (B): Cylindrical, covered with green, red and brown floral paper; top is missing.
fans (equipment)
accessories
carving (processes)
ivory (tooth component)
kidskin
painting (coating)
Fan, Hand
Fan, Hand
Tag: ""15 A"".
1928.25A,B
Unknown
Gift of Mrs. Howard Van Sinderen
1928.25AB
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