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Illustrated by: Paul Avril (French, 1849–1928)
Author: Octave Uzanne (French, 1851–1931)
Publisher: Albert Quantin (French, active late 19th century)
Author: Octave Uzanne (French, 1851–1931)
Publisher: Albert Quantin (French, active late 19th century)
1882
Place of Publication: Paris, France
Medium/Technique
Illustrated book with numerous photomechanical decorations and vignettes
Dimensions
Overall: 26.9 x 18.3 x 3 cm (10 9/16 x 7 3/16 x 1 3/16 in.)
Credit Line
William A. Sargent Collection—Bequest of William A. Sargent
Accession Number37.2481
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Prints and Drawings
ClassificationsIllustrated books
Paris: A. Quantin, 1882
Catalogue Raisonné
Ray, French Illustrated Book, 287
Description(Paris: A. Quantin, 1882) Quarto; [3 ff.] 143 pp. [1 f.]; contemporary gilt-stamped red morocco (L. Pouillet; original publisher's illustrated paper wrappers bound in).
Illustrations of fashion through the ages, featuring the development and use of fans.
Illustrations of fashion through the ages, featuring the development and use of fans.
ProvenanceAcquired in Paris in 1903 by William A. Sargent, Boston (1858-1936), by whom bequeathed to MFA, November 17, 1937.