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Feather fan

Spanish, probably for French market
about 1840
Object Place: Spain, probably for French market

Medium/Technique Feathers
Dimensions 56 cm (22 1/16 in.)
Credit Line Oldham Collection
Accession Number1976.279
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsCostumes

DescriptionWhite feather with painted and gilt floral swags, bird and decorative motifs mounted on sticks and tipped with marabou feathers. Carved and pierced ivory sticks with gilt-silver details. Flirting mirror on obverse guard, gilt frame, held by small blue, orange and black feathered bird; gold foil backing on guards. Mother-of-pearl thumbpieces. White silk and gilt-silver tassel depends from stylized brass ring. Condition: bird on guard much worn.