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Fan and Box

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Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

ca. 1810

GUSN

GUSN-34614

Description

Salmon pink; spangles with inserted net; in a box 11 1/2" long. Box: cylindrical; covered with dingy green/brown floral paper.

Details

Descriptive Terms

fans (costume accessories)
accessories
ivory (tooth component)
silk (textile)
Fan, Hand
Fan, Hand

Inscription

Handwritten in pencil on closure end: ""Grandma / Gilbert's Wedding / fan"".

Additional Identification Number

1932.113A,B,C

Maker

Unknown

Credit Line

Gift of Grace Gilbert

Accession Number

1932.113A-C

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