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Fan

Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

1870s

GUSN

GUSN-54707

Description

Ivory sticks and guards, pierced and carved; pale blue silk moire leaf; deeper blue reverse; lace edging appliqued to moire side only; mother of pearl washer; metal ring; ivory silk cord and tassel.

Details

Descriptive Terms

fans (equipment)
accessories
appliqué (technique)
carving (processes)
ivory (tooth component)
lace (needlework)
moiré
piercing
silk (textile)
Fan, Hand
Fan, Hand

Maker

Unknown

Credit Line

Anonymous Gift

Accession Number

1947.545

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