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ca. 1890
GUSN-48338
Collapsible hand-held fan made from ebonized wooden sticks and guards with floral carving; pierced under leaf; ivory-colored silk chiffon leaf handpainted with wisteria; deep border of black lace; metal ring and washer; black silk cord and knobs.
fans (costume accessories)
accessories
carving (processes)
chiffon
ebony (color)
hand-painted
lace (needlework)
piercing
silk (textile)
wood (plant material)
floral patterns
Fan, Hand
Fan, Hand
Signed in ink at center of leaf: ""Garindy"".
Possibly Garindy (Painter)
1970.317
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