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Fan, Hand
Object/Artifact
Bone sticks with pierced circular holes and incised concentric ring designs, and 2-layered pierced moire patterned areas on each one; black hairy-fiber needlerun lace leaf on front with stiffened ivory silk (?) satin leaf on back enclosing sticks whose scalloped decorative ends protrude, backed with edging of black lace; loop not present; MOP rivet. Silver-gilt repair to back guard stick; engraved
G87.138
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection
1860 - 1880
User Age: Adult Gender: Female
bone
silk
satin
scalloped ends
engraved
lace
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