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1850s
GUSN-39130
FAN (A): Sandalwood sticks carved with scrolls and leaves; paper leaf, one side painted with several women one holding infant, with ancient ruins in background; other side shows two women and two men, with dog sitting on the table; border of silvered/painted scroll and flowers; pink tassel with silver metallic thread. BOX (B,C): White moire paper, figures in 18th Century dress.
fans (costume accessories)
accessories
carving (processes)
painting (coating)
paper (fiber product)
sandalwood (wood)
silk (textile)
Unidentified Paper
Silk
Sandalwood
Painted
Carved
Classical Figure
FAN & BOX
FAN: Handwritten on stick: ""awz"" over a line, ""h"" under the line. BOX: Printed paper label on cover: ""F. B. TOPPAN, / FANCY GOODS, / 19 West St. / BOSTON.""
1937.576A,B,C
Unknown
Estate of Miss Mary Lee Ware
1937.576A-C
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