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Fan
Italian (Venice)
Late 19th century
Object Place: Venice, Italy
Medium/Technique
Venetian point à Brides lace
Dimensions
27.5 cm (10 13/16 in.)
Credit Line
Oldham Collection
Accession Number1976.195
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionFan with Venetian point à Brides lace leaf, three point à Réseau cartouches. Blades: mother-of-pearl below shoulders decorated with gilt, silver and white painted three medallions with musical instruments, decorative floral motif surrounds; pierced ivory above shoulders. Guards: mother-of-pearl ornamented with gilt, silver and white painted musical instruments and decorative floral motif. Brass ring.