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Fan
French
about 1850
Object Place: France
Medium/Technique
Glazed paper with ebony sticks
Dimensions
Overall: 50cm (19 11/16in.)
Other (guard): 27cm (10 5/8in.)
Other (guard): 27cm (10 5/8in.)
Credit Line
Oldham Collection
Accession Number1976.255
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionSpanish-style fan of dark blue glazed paper leaf that commemorates Jenny Lind. Obverse: three printed portraits set into leaf; operatic costume signed "Jenny Lind DA" at left; contemporary costume signed "Jenny L[ind]" at center; operatic costume signed "Jenny [Lind] par A. Charo[]" at right; stylized gilt design with eagles in wreathes, animals, birds, swags surround. Reverse: stylized gilt design with three floral medallions. Narrow gilt band at top and laquered ebony sticks with painted and gilt floral motifs; mother-of-pearl buttons on rivet; stylized brass ring.
ProvenanceGift of Esther Oldham to MFA, June 9, 1976