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1834-1867
GUSN-47245
Pierced ivory sticks and guards; guards have painted silver blocks; goose feathers dyed maroon, painted with exotic flowers in blue, green and silver; marabou tips on leaf; mother of pearl washer, thin pink and white ribbon.
brisé fans
feather (material)
ivory (tooth component)
painting (coating)
piercing
Fan, Hand
Fan, Brisé
Fan, Brisé
Unknown
Museum Accession
1965.220
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