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1850-1860
GUSN-38034
Folding; carved ivory sticks and guards with gilt inlay; paper leaf with both sides painted with scenes of men and women; printed garland border in gold on both sides; ornate arched metal loop with tassel of green silk and metallic thread; center hinged folding fan in half. Box: wooden covered with textured black paper; tapers at one end (round); lid attached at side; two metal closures.
fans (equipment)
accessories
carving (processes)
gilding
inlay (process)
ivory (tooth component)
painting (coating)
paper (fiber product)
wood (plant material)
Fan, Hand
Fan, Hand
Stamped on leaf: ""No 723/ lithdepault"" Stamped on exterior guards: ""BREVETE S.G.D.G.""
Unknown
Gift of Miss Elizabeth Eustis
1935.934AB
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