1834-1867
GUSN-31919
Fan (A): long, narrow pierced and carved sticks and guards; paper leaf embossed in gold with arch pattern on one side; reverse is lithograph of pastoral scene with figures in 18th Century dress framed in gilt; mother of pearl washers. BOX (B): Hinged cardboard covered with teal moire'.
fans (costume accessories)
accessories
carving (processes)
embossing
ivory (tooth component)
lithography
paper (fiber product)
piercing
Fan, Hand
Fan, Hand
1928.28A,B
Unknown
Gift of Mrs. Howard Van Sinderen
1928.28AB
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