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Ivory fan
Decorated by: Martin Brothers (French)
French
Late 18th century
Medium/Technique
Painted ivory
Dimensions
Legacy dimension: .22 L. .305 spread
Credit Line
Gift of Henry Forbes Bigelow
Accession Number21.1264
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CollectionsEurope
ClassificationsPersonal accessories
DescriptionPainted on one side with pastoral scene, on other with ruined landscape. Colors red, green and gold, varnished to give a Chinese effect. Ends of outside sticks are pearl; rivet has a brilliant in each end. Black ribbon on edge painted with medallions.