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Empire fan
French
about 1800–20
Object Place: France
Medium/Technique
Painted paper
Dimensions
34.5 cm (13 9/16 in.)
Credit Line
Oldham Collection
Accession Number1976.247
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionPale green silk leaf with hand-painted scene of children dressed as adults as bride and groom with cupid at side, two doves and two flaming hearts on altar, another cupid as minister reading from Bible. Heavily ornamented with brass spangles, painted flowers and border. Pierced ivory sticks. Mother-of-pearl buttons on rivet.