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1880s
GUSN-54560
Folding fan, carved and combed ivory sticks and guards; white satin leaf with silk embroidered roses and forget-me-nots; plain reverse; metal loop; mother of pearl rivet.
fans (equipment)
accessories
carving (processes)
combing (yarn-making)
embroidering
ivory (tooth component)
satin
silk (textile)
Fan, Hand
Fan, Hand
Unknown
1947.127
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