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1850
GUSN-38568
Ivory sticks and guards, heavily pierced and carved; white lace leaf backed with gauze; rivet set with rhinestone; carved metal ring.
fans (equipment)
accessories
carving (processes)
gauze
ivory (tooth component)
lace (needlework)
piercing
silk (textile)
Fan, Hand
Fan, Hand
Unknown
Gift of Mrs. Stephen Van Rensselar Crosby
1936.478
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