Pleated fan
Unknown Maker
Pleated fan. Leaf of 17th century white Milanese bobbin lace. Carved and painted ivory sticks with flowers and feathers. Guards carved with baroque detail and painted. Rivet is set with faceted glass. Gilt metal bail.
mid- 18th-mid- 19th century
Linen bobbin lace leaf, carved and painted ivory sticks, rivet set with faceted glass, gilt metal bail
1955-46-3
Image and text © Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum, 2020
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