Fan
1870-1880 (made)
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The handscreen was a popular form of fan alongside the folding fan. Women generally used them indoors to protect their faces from fireside heat. Handscreens were usually produced in pairs and placed one on either end of the mantlepiece. This handscreen has a random covering of coloured pieces of paper depicting flowers, birds and figures. Middle-class women could buy these paper decorations in sheets and use them to decorate furniture, such as folding screens. These early forms of cut-outs were a very popular pastime.
Object details
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Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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Materials and techniques | Gauze, applied paper, silk and, carved and pierced ivory handle |
Brief description | Pair of handscreen, France, 1870-1880 |
Physical description | Pair of handscreen with gauze, applied paper scraps, silk fringe, silk ribbons, and carved and pierced ivory handle. |
Credit line | Given by Miss D. I. Field |
Summary | The handscreen was a popular form of fan alongside the folding fan. Women generally used them indoors to protect their faces from fireside heat. Handscreens were usually produced in pairs and placed one on either end of the mantlepiece. This handscreen has a random covering of coloured pieces of paper depicting flowers, birds and figures. Middle-class women could buy these paper decorations in sheets and use them to decorate furniture, such as folding screens. These early forms of cut-outs were a very popular pastime. |
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Accession number | T.147&A-1980 |
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Record created | December 12, 2003 |
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