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Brisé fan
about 1825
Object Place: England
Medium/Technique
Horn blades painted in watercolor and gilded; silk; paste
Dimensions
Guard: 17.5 cm (6 7/8 in.); maximum open: 33 cm (13 in.); arc: 170°
Credit Line
Oldham Collection
Accession Number1976.317
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsFashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionHorn sticks heavily ornamented with gilt; heads carved in Gothic shape; painted scene possibly of ruins of Melrose Abbey. Brown silk connecting ribbon, blue "jewel" studs in rivet.
ProvenanceGift of Esther Oldham to MFA, June 9, 1976.