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Fan with engraved and painted light blue vellum leaf
English or possibly French
late 18th century
Object Place: England or France (possibly)
Medium/Technique
Vellum; engraving
Dimensions
43 cm (16 15/16 in.)
Credit Line
Oldham Collection
Accession Number1976.297
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionStipple engraved medallion of woman with locket and woman with parasol, man behind tree right, signed "Baisons" (?), painted decorative border; painted and silvered floral swags and medallions, and appliqued brass and sequins (mostly missing) to sides; decorative border top and sides, narrow silver band at top. Ivory sticks; obverse guard backed by brass plaque repair at shoulder.