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1830-1850
GUSN-7380
Small folding fan; pierced ivory sticks and guards; leaf of discolored white silk painted with small flowers in pink, blue and white; center flower design framed with linear design of red, gold, blue and green; tarnished silver spangles along top edge and throughout; back of leaf has three more of the same floral sprays; mother of pearl rivets.
fans (equipment)
accessories
ivory (tooth component)
painting (coating)
piercing
silk (textile)
floral patterns
Fan, Hand
Fan, Hand
Unknown
Gift of Mrs. James S. Lee
1936.347
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