FAN (A): Plain white wooden sticks and guards; brise' type, painted with blue harebells tied with violet ribbon; threadd with narrow violet ribbon; mother of pearl washer; metal rivet and ring; faded violet silk tassel. BOX (B): Cardboard, two pieces, covered in shiny dark purple paper.
brisé fans
accessories
painting (coating)
paper (fiber product)
silk (textile)
velvet (fabric weave)
wood (plant material)
floral patterns
flowers (plants)
ribbon (material)
Fan, Hand
Fan, Brisé
Silk
Unidentified Paper
Painted
Velvet
Harebell
Ribbon
Fan, Brisé
1948.76A,B
Unknown
Gift of the family of William Sumner Appleton
1948.76AB
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