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1850-1860
GUSN-7469
FAN (B) [accessioned that way]: Carved mother of pearl sticks; paper leaf painted with vignettes of figures in Medieval costume; mother of pearl washers; carved ring and gold silk tassel. BOX (A): Wooden box with brass inlay; hinged lid, lined with blue moire and paper. KEY (C): Key to box.
fans (costume accessories)
accessories
brass (alloy)
carving (processes)
lithography
mother of pearl
painting (coating)
silk (textile)
wood (plant material)
Mother-of-Pearl
Brass
Silk
Carved
Painted
Lithography
FAN, BOX & KEY
Label on key: ""MRS. ROLLINS FAN BOX"".
1969.85A,B,C
Unknown
Estate of Miss Jesse Gwendolyn Morse
1969.85A-C
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