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Beige silk hand fan
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Museu da Moda Brasileira
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Hand fan in light beige silk, with lace application on silk and on the edge. Small flowers hand-painted in white and gray. Sixteen ivory wavy sticks. Metal handle. mother of pearl buttons.
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Details
- Title: Beige silk hand fan
- Creator: Unknown
- Physical Dimensions: A 38.3 X Env 70.0 cm
- Provenance: The hand fan, with its various shapes and luxurious materials, became an indispensable complement to society's clothing during the 19th century and is considered a strong symbol of lux and elegance.
- Type: Hand fan
- Photographer: Caique Bellato
- Rights: GOVERNO DO ESTADO DO RIO DE JANEIRO / SECRETARIA DE ESTADO DE CULTURA / FUNDAÇÃO ANITA MANTUANO DE ARTES DO ESTADO DO RIO DE JANEIRO – FUNARJ / CASA DA MARQUESA DE SANTOS - MUSEU DA MODA BRASILEIRA
- Medium: Ivory, silk, mother of pearl, income, paint, embroidery, montage, collage
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