Fan
1800-1900 (made)
Fan, the guards and sticks are made from perforated ivory, the mount of fine cambric, embroidered with festoons of flowers and an openwork border of silver hooks and silver tassels. The embroidery executed at Nancy, French, 19th century.
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Brief description | 1800-1900, French; Cambric embroidered with festoons of flowers |
Physical description | Fan, the guards and sticks are made from perforated ivory, the mount of fine cambric, embroidered with festoons of flowers and an openwork border of silver hooks and silver tassels. The embroidery executed at Nancy, French, 19th century. |
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Object history | Purchased by Duvelleroy, 231 Rue St Honore, for £1 in 1872. |
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Accession number | 658-1872 |
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Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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