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Fan
French
about 1875
Object Place: France
Medium/Technique
Chantilly lace
Dimensions
31.5 cm (12 3/8 in.)
Credit Line
Oldham Collection
Accession Number1976.530
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CollectionsEurope
ClassificationsCollages
DescriptionFan with black Chantilly lace leaf backed by white guaze with appliquéd black Chantilly design (reverse). Obverse: stylized floral and decorative design. Reverse: black Chantilly lace ars: tree with crescents left and rooster with ermine and crescents right on elaborate medallion inscribed "ASPICIENDO CRESCIT" and surmounted by coronet; appliquéd on white guaze. Neopolitan shell sticks, blades "M G" and coronet mounted at head of obverse guard. Diamond paste studs in rivet. Neopolitan shell ring.