Pleated fan and case
Unknown Maker
Pleated fan. Gold net leaf heavily embroidered with variously shaped gold spangles. Carved, pierced and gilded bone sticks showing scrolls and flowers. Mother-of-pearl washer and gilt metal bail.
Credit: Gift of Mrs. Robert Halsband
early 20th century
Silk net leaf embroidered with gold spangles, carved, pierced and gilded bone sticks, mother-of-pearl washer, gilt metal bail
1955-148-2-a,b
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