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Commemorative fan of restoration of Schloss Stolzenfels
German
1842
Object Place: Germany
Medium/Technique
Kin leaf, ivory; gilt, painted
Dimensions
50.5 cm (19 7/8 in.)
Credit Line
Oldham Collection
Accession Number1976.329
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionPainted white heavy kin (leather) leaf. Center scene of castle, views of Rhine to sides; red shields on ivy vines between and to sides (shields between inscribed "L" and "S"); red ribbon at top inscribed "1842"; decorative bottom border, ivy vine at top. Gilt paper covers blades above shoulders on reverse. Narrow gilt band at top. Pierced ivory sticks decoratd with gilt-silver; overlaid mother-of-pearl decorated with gilt-silver on guards, gold foil backing. Mother-of-pearl rings on rivet.