Fan and box, probably French, late 1860s.The fan composed of linked alternating black velvet and silk moire feather-shaped panels decorated with steel sequins and spangles in circular patterns, tipped with black goose down or marabou, mounted on brise cedarwood sticks inset with steel studs.The fan has a black tassel with four steel drops ending in opalesque beads.The whole is enclosed in its original white box with beige inside.
Materials
Feather silk steel wood
Inscription
1842 is written on the outside of the box, maybe a reference number rather than a date.
On display?
No
Further description
Simple name
Fan
Subject
Decorative
Dimensions
regular: 31.0cm (d) x 58.0cm (h)
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