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1850s
GUSN-38033
FAN (A): Collapsable folding fan (center hinge folds fan in half); carved ivory sticks and guards with gilt inlay; paper leaf with both sides painted with scenes of men and woman; printed garland border in gold on both sides; ornate arched metal loop with tassel of green silk and metallic thread. BOX (B): Wooden, covered with textured black paper; tapers at one end (round); lid attached at side; two metal closures.
fans (costume accessories)
accessories
carving (processes)
gilding
inlay (process)
ivory (tooth component)
painting (coating)
paper (fiber product)
wood (plant material)
Fan, Hand
Fan, Hand
1) Stamped in blue ink on center of leaf: ""No 723 / lithdepault Paris"" 2) Stamped on exterior guards: ""BREVETE' S.G.D.G.""
1934.934A,B
Unknown
Gift of William Sumner Appleton
1934.934AB
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