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Brisé fan
1875–1900
Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum
New York, United States
Brisé fan. Ivory sticks painted to resemble "vernis martin" showing flowers and gilding along the border and a large central cartouche containing eighteenth century-style figures in a garden with musician. Silk connecting ribbon. Gilt metal bail and mother-of-pearl at rivet. Hair tassel.
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Details
- Title: Brisé fan
- Date Created: 1875–1900
- Location Created: France
- Original Source: See this work of art on the Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum website
- Medium: Painted and gilded ivory sticks, silk ribbon, gilt metal bail, mother-of-pearl at rivet, hair tassel
- Credit line: Gift of Sheila Bruce
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