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Late 19th century
Object Place: France
Medium/Technique
Silk leaf painted in gouache with applied sequins; horn sticks with piqué work; paste
Dimensions
34.5 cm (13 9/16 in.); Legacy dimension: Open: 34.5 cm, Guard: 19.5 cm
Credit Line
Oldham Collection
Accession Number1976.249
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsFashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionDouble aqua silk leaf. Obverse: center scene of Napoleon standing on cliff, man and two white horses right; two outer panels of gilt painted and brass sequin motifs; four small medallion cameos of woman's head separate panels; stylized gilt painted vines with brass and steel sequin details on blue background; brass sequin borders; gilt-silver and yellow silk embroidered border at top. Reverse: Napoleonic eagle in center medallion; decorative border. Sixteen saffron-dyed (?) horn sticks with steel piqué work and painted details, diamond paste studs in rivet.
InscriptionsSigned "F. Creven" in lower right corner of central cartouche; signed "Alexandre" on reverse
ProvenanceGift of Esther Oldham to MFA, June 9, 1976.