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Folding Hand Fan

Date1800s
Terms
  • Fans
  • Sequins
  • Silk Fiber
  • Ivory
Dimensions17.77 cm (7 in.)
MarkingsA labeL inside the lid reads: "EVENTAILS ANCIENS - EVENTAILS POUR CORBEILLES / MAISON ERNEST KEES / SPECIALITE DE REPARATIONS / 9 BOULEVARD DE CAPUCINES, PARIS".
Credit LineGift of Miss Sarah R. Bartlett (1946)
Object numberPER2110.0001
DescriptionWhite silk decorated with silver sequins, carved white ivory sticks, mount somewhat damaged, can be displayed. Excellent condition. Small pink ribbon, upon which the tag is attached. The fan is accompanied by a cardboard box with a hinged lid. The box is roughly rectangular, though narrow at one end. The exterior is covered in leather textured maroon paper. The interior is white. A labeL inside the lid reads: "EVENTAILS ANCIENS - EVENTAILS POUR CORBEILLES / MAISON ERNEST KEES / SPECIALITE DE REPARATIONS / 9 BOULEVARD DE CAPUCINES, PARIS".
Collections
  • Historic Clothing
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