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Brise' Fan

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Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

ca. 1800

GUSN

GUSN-35028

Description

Ivory brise' fan carved with birds and flowers; center medallion combed and monogrammed; cream silk ribbon.

Details

Descriptive Terms

brisé fans
accessories
carving (processes)
ivory (tooth component)
monograms
Fan, Hand
Fan, Hand

Inscription

Carved monogram in center medallion: Initials ""L.N.""

Maker

Unknown

Credit Line

Gift of Miss Rosamund W. Wild

Accession Number

1932.842

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