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Fan, Hand
Object/Artifact
Fan with bone sticks with moire-effect mesh accented by small relief flowers at midpoint; guard sticks have relief carved flowers. Off white silk leaf-shaped individual segments tipped with fine white down. Silver sequins stud the field around a simple stylized nosegay motif formed of sequins and bangles in the middle. Shaped, cast hanging loop with white silk cord and tassle; pearl rivet.
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Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection
1855 - 1860
bone
fan
moire
carved
sequins
hand fan