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Probably made in France in the late 18th century, this folding fan is made of paper, rosewood, and ivory. The decorations include representations of French documents and money, a medallion of King Louis, and printed cornucopia and urns.
Women of that time used fans not only to create a small breeze to cool themselves, but also to communicate all manner of messages subtly by motion rather than speech.
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French Document Fan
creator Unidentified |
date 1795-1796 |
width 17.75" |
height 9.5" |
process/materials paper, rosewood, ivory |
item type Personal Items/Clothing - Accessory |
accession # #2000.01.668 |
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