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Folding Fan and Box

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Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

1860-1869

GUSN

GUSN-47204

Description

FAN (A): Carved and pierced ivory sticks with flowers, patterned ground and central floral medallion; blue silk leaf with white lace on side; blue tassel with blue chenille and silver beads. BOX (B): White cardboard with gilt border; 12" long.

Details

Descriptive Terms

fans (costume accessories)
accessories
carving (processes)
ivory (tooth component)
lace (needlework)
piercing
silk (textile)
Fan, Hand
Fan, Hand

Additional Identification Number

1965.176A,B
12.1942a-c

Maker

Unknown

Accession Number

1965.176AB

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