1890-1899
GUSN-49123
FAN (A): Abalone sticks and guards, carved with floral spray painted gold and silver; ivory chiffon leaf with lace borders forming medallions; side medallions painted with cherubs and birds; center has femeale figure, cherubs, birds, all in pastels; mother of pearl washers, metal ring; white grosgrain bow on right guard. BOX (B): Hinged box covered in white satin and lined with white silk.
fans (costume accessories)
accessories
abalone shell
carving (processes)
chiffon
lace (needlework)
painting (coating)
silk (textile)
putti (motifs)
figure- and animal-derived motifs
women (female humans)
Abalone
Silk
Lace
Chiffon
Carved
Painted
Medallion
Cherub
Woman
FAN & BOX
1) Fan signed ""Creusy/Paris"". 2) Box labelled: ""E. Creusy / FABRICANT D'EVENTAILS & ECRANS EN TOUS GENRES / 48 Rue Mesley, + 41, Boul.d St. Martin / PARIS / REPARATIONS / EXP.on UNIV.lle 1878 / 2 MEDAILLES"".
1974.168A,B
Creusy, E. (Maker)
Paris, France
Gift of Mrs. Charles D. Gowing
1974.168AB
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