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Historic Costume | Fine and Decorative Arts

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Fan, Hand

Object/Artifact

Fan with black papier mâché sticks with high shoulders, narrow paper leaf. Painted gilt flourishes; hand colored etching, upper class family at village well w.2 girls offering flowers. Stenciled gilt embellishment at top edge. Oval mirror in escutcheon on guard. Leaf reverse purple, gilt, Steel rivet

G91.183

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Accessory

Adult, Female

Historic Costume

1850

10-1/2 in

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