Loading
White ostrich feathers hand fan
Unknown1979
Museu da Moda Brasileira
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
White ostrich feathers hand fan. Eighteen sticks of mother of pearl. Metal handle and button. Belonged to the Marchioness of Santos.
Show lessRead more
Details
- Title: White ostrich feathers hand fan
- Creator: Unknown
- Date Created: 1979
- Physical Dimensions: A 52.0 X Env 85.0 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: Hair fan
- Photographer: Marcio Assis
- 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: Plum, mother of pearl, metal, assembly, collage, notch
Get the app
Explore museums and play with Art Transfer, Pocket Galleries, Art Selfie, and more
