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1885-1890
GUSN-32715
FAN (A): Abalone sticks and guards; one side of leaf is bright pink satin painted with white flowers and green leaves; reverse is white satin painted with initials A.V.L. in garlands of small white flowers; rhinestone-set rivet; curved [carved?] metal ring. BOX (B): Hinged cardboard covered in tan taffeta.
fans (costume accessories)
accessories
abalone shell
painting (coating)
paper (fiber product)
satin
silk (textile)
taffeta
floral patterns
foliation (pattern)
scrolling foliage
Abalone
Silk
Satin
Taffeta
Unidentified Paper
Painted
Floral
Foliate
FAN & BOX
Stamped in gold inside box (mostly illegible): ""MEDAILLE de --- PARIS--- --- --- / MEDAILLE --- --- / ALOUISE VAN DE V--- / 58 RUE CHARLOT, PARIS"".
1929.588A,B
Possibly Van de V---, Louise (Maker)
Paris, France
1929.588AB
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