White and brown ostrich plume hand fan

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Ostrich plume hand fan, in shades of white and brown. Eighteen dark turtle sticks. Silver metal handle and button.

Details

Title: White and brown ostrich plume hand fan
Creator: Unknown
Physical Dimensions: A 38.0 X Env 57.0 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: Metal, turtle, feather, collage, notch,

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