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Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

1890-1900

GUSN

GUSN-34685

Description

Folding fan; mother of pearl sticks and guard; leaf of white satin with painted wedding procession scene, signed; arched metal loop with white silk corded tassel; set brilliant rivets.

Details

Descriptive Terms

fans (equipment)
accessories
mother of pearl
painting (coating)
satin
Fan, Hand
Fan, Hand

Inscription

Hand painted signature at bottom right of scene on leaf: ""A LAURENCE"".

Additional Identification Number

1932.221

Maker

Laurence, A. (Painter)

Credit Line

Gift of Miis Grace Gilbert

Accession Number

1932.221A

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