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1890-1910
GUSN-7468
FAN (A): Abalone sticks with lace leaf with flowers and butterflies, painted with pink flowers; gilt handle. BOX (B): Cream silk satin.
fans (costume accessories)
accessories
abalone shell
lace (needlework)
painting (coating)
figure- and animal-derived motifs
butterflies
Edwardian
Abalone
Lace
Painted
Edwardian
Butterfly
FAN & BOX
Printed paper label on box: ""PARIS / LONDON / J. DUVELLEROY / BY APPOINTMENT / LONDON: 167, Regent Street, 167 / EVENTAILS ARTISTIQUES, MODERNES, ANTIQUES ET POUR MARIAGE / FANS REPAIRED"".
Duvelleroy, J. (Maker)
Paris & London
1992.4
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