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Fan
French
about 1875–85
Object Place: France
Medium/Technique
Chantilly lace
Dimensions
28 cm (11 in.)
Credit Line
Oldham Collection
Accession Number1976.531
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionFan with Chantilly lace leaf, white gauze backing with machine-made black trim at borders. Design of Cupid bound to tree flanked by two women in pastoral setting; stylized decorative borders. Neopolitan shell blades above shoulders and guards, monogram "R K" surmounted by coronet on obverse guard; black painted pierced ivory blades above shoulders.