Folding fan of painted silk

Accession number 52.326.6

Unique identifier MNY82143

Description Golden yellow silk leaf fan hand painted in gouache with lily-of-the-valley garland framing pink rose blossoms. Monture of pierced, drilled and carved ivory, the sticks alternating with lily-of-the-valley cartouches and plain lattice; guards carved with lilies-of-the-valley; mother-of-pearl rivet button, gilt metal loop. Possibly a wedding fan.

Dated 1835-1850

Object Type fan (costume accessory)

Medium gouache (paint), hand coloring, ivory (tooth component), mother of pearl, silk (textile)

File dimensions 18.3 in × 11.1 in at 300dpi
46.5 cm × 28.3 cm at 300dpi

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