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White organza hand fan
Unknown
Museu da Moda Brasileira
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Social hand fan with leaf in white organza, decorated with bouquets of flowers. Five applied butterflies in gold and embroidered with small golden sequins. Sixteen ivory sticks, decorated with engraved and painted butterflies in shades: green, gold and copper, stylized foliage. Buttons made of metal.
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Details
- Title: White organza hand fan
- Creator: Unknown
- Physical Dimensions: A 24.0 cm X Env 36.0 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: Organza, ivory, embroidery, paint, montage, notch
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