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Fan
Swiss or French
About 1830–50
Object Place: Switzerland or France
Medium/Technique
Vellum; painted
Credit Line
Oldham Collection
Accession Number1976.336
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionFan wit lithographed and painted vellum leaf. Obverse: pastoral scene of lithographed man, woman and child in Swiss costume against painted background, gilt and painted floral borders. Reverse: pastoral scene of lithographed girl and two women in French costumes against painted background, gilt and painted floral borders. Black lacquered wood sticks with gilt and painted decorative motifs and ivory bases. Green jewel studs in rivet.