Feather and plume hand fan

Unknown

Museu da Moda Brasileira
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Feather and plume hand fan of white feathers with details of blue and red feathers. Seven patchouli sticks pressed and bonded by blue silk ribbons. Metal handle covered by dark red wire. Tassel in blue velvet and pink silk threads.

Details

Title: Feather and plume hand fan
Creator: Unknown
Location Created: Amazônia, Brasil
Physical Dimensions: A 27.5 X Env 44.0 cm
Provenance: The hand fan era, refreshing instruments used in operas, dances and receptions, comes to an end in the 1930s. In the past they were used in fashion, religion, battles or ceremonies, and were representatives of art, culture, geography and history, being a synonym of elegance in some countries and on special occasions.
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: Feather, plume, silk, montage, collage

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