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Fan

Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

1860s

GUSN

GUSN-32807

Description

Pierced and carved ivory sticks and guards; leaf of brown satin with applique of white lace; reverse of white satin; mother of pearl washer; brass ring.

Details

Descriptive Terms

fans (equipment)
accessories
appliqué (technique)
carving (processes)
ivory (tooth component)
lace (needlework)
piercing
satin
silk (textile)
Fan, Hand
Fan, Hand

Maker

Unknown

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. Henry E. Johnson

Accession Number

1929.985

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