Fan
ca. 1870 (made)
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Fan of black Chantilly lace with a pattern of three floral sprays, a mock heraldic shield surmounted by flowers interspaced and a floral border. The lace is mounted on white gauze. The gorge and guard are of 'goldfish' mother of pearl, and the sticks are tinted black. There is a mother of pearl topped rivet and an ogee shaped gilt metal finger loop.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Chantilly lace mounted on gauze and mother of pearl covering |
| Brief description | Fan of Chantilly lace, retailed by Bijouterie G Guedu Eventails, Paris, France, ca. 1870 |
| Physical description | Fan of black Chantilly lace with a pattern of three floral sprays, a mock heraldic shield surmounted by flowers interspaced and a floral border. The lace is mounted on white gauze. The gorge and guard are of 'goldfish' mother of pearl, and the sticks are tinted black. There is a mother of pearl topped rivet and an ogee shaped gilt metal finger loop. |
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| Credit line | Given by Mrs Isabel Pember |
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| Accession number | T.209-1976 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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