White and brown feathers hand fan

Unknown

Museu da Moda Brasileira
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Hand fan with seven sticks of birds' feathers, white and brown (several shades). Support of vegetable fiber (patchouli), joined by green tape. Coated wire sticks with brown thread.

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Title: White and brown feathers hand fan
Creator: Unknown
Physical Dimensions: A 28.05 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. Belonged to Henriqueta Brieba.
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, vegetable fiber, assembly, collage

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