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Fan & Box

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Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

1890s

GUSN

GUSN-40381

Description

FAN (A): Abalone sticks and guards; leaf of ivory taffeta overlaid with black floral lace; mother of pearl button over rivet; metal ring; long ivory silk cord and tassel. BOX (B): Hinged cardboard covered with ivory satin, with gold rim.

Details

Descriptive Terms

fans (costume accessories)
accessories
abalone shell
lace (needlework)
satin
silk (textile)
taffeta
Abalone
Silk
Taffeta
Satin
Lace
FAN & BOX

Additional Identification Number

1940.3A,B

Maker

Unknown

Accession Number

1940.3AB

Related Items

Title Fan & Box Accession Number 1947.546AB

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