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Golden silk hand fan

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Museu da Moda Brasileira
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Golden satin fan, with seven birds painted in the center. It has eighteen wooden sticks with decoration in floral motifs and phytomorphs in gold.

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Details

Title: Golden silk hand fan
Creator: Unknown
Physical Dimensions: A 36.5 X Env 66.0 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: Wood, silk, montage, paint, satin, collage

Museu da Moda Brasileira

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