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Brise' Fan

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Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

1790s

GUSN

GUSN-39037

Description

Ivory brise' fan; intricately carved, guards with chinoiserie, sticks with grape leaves and grapes; central cartouche with gilt monogram: H.L. or F.C.L.; medallion with landscape at lower front; discolored white silk ribbon; animal characters along top of each stick.

Details

Descriptive Terms

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

Inscription

1) Inlaid gilt monogram at center front: ""H.L."" or ""F.C.L."" 2) Glued label inside guard: adhesive tape with number ""133"".

Maker

Unknown

Credit Line

Bequest of Miss Theodora Willard

Accession Number

1937.414

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