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1800-1899
GUSN-6524
Pierced flat ivory stays with intricate scroll-like designs; once had ribbon threaded through stays.
fans (equipment)
accessories
carving (processes)
ivory (tooth component)
piercing
Fan, Hand
Fan, Hand
Original to Rundlet-May House (Portsmouth, N.H.),
Unknown
China
1 1/8 (W) (inches)
Gift of Ralph May
1971.1318
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