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1780-1789
GUSN-47233
Narrow ivory sticks, inlaid with silver bands; tan silk leaf painted with delicate pink, blue and purple floral sprays; embroidered with silver metallic chain stitch, and silver spangles; border in red and gold c-scrolls; reverse painted with simple, crude red floral sprays.
fans (equipment)
accessories
embroidering
inlay (process)
ivory (tooth component)
painting (coating)
silk (textile)
silver (metal)
sequins (spangles)
Fan, Hand
Fan, Hand
Unknown
Gift of H.L. Rantoul
1965.208
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