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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)
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
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 blue morocco (Thivet; 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.
ProvenanceMr. and Mrs. Arthur E. Vershbow, by whom given to MFA, March 23, 1988.