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L'Eventail

Illustrated by: Paul Avril (French, 1849–1928)
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: 26.7 x 17.4 x 4.3 cm (10 1/2 x 6 7/8 x 1 11/16 in.)
Credit Line Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur E. Vershbow
Accession Number1988.205
NOT ON VIEW
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 blue morocco (Thivet; original publisher's illustrated paper wrappers bound in).

Illustrations of fashion through the ages, featuring the development and use of fans.
ProvenanceMr. and Mrs. Arthur E. Vershbow, by whom given to MFA, March 23, 1988.