1895-1900
GUSN-39477
FAN (A): Long, pink abalone sticks and guards with pierced ivory sticks under leaf; sheer ivory silk leaf with lace applique and painted withs female figure, two cherubs and small flowers in pastel colors; metal ring. BOX (B): Cardboard, hinged, covered in black and gold embossed paper.
fans (costume accessories)
accessories
abalone shell
ivory (tooth component)
lace (needlework)
painting (coating)
paper (fiber product)
piercing
silk (textile)
Fan, Hand
Fan, Hand
Label inside box: ""Mon. C. Retel ...Paris..."". [check object for accuracy of this note].
1937.1311A,B
Possibly Retel, C., Mon. (Maker)
Paris, France
Gift of Miss Emily W. McKibbin
1937.1311AB
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