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Unknown Maker, European

brisé fan

Description

Maker

Unknown Maker, European

Culture

European

Title

brisé fan

Year

ca. 1860

Medium

  • wood,
  • paillette,
  • bead

Materials/Techniques

Techniques

  • wood,
  • paillette,
  • bead

Materials

wood, paillette

Dimensions

22.9 cm (9 inches) (length) guard

Signature / Inscription / Marks

On back in red and yellow ink with crossed swords and verse:Love goodnight. Must thou go when the day and the night need thee so. All is well. Hasten all to their rest.

Credit / Object Number

Credit

Gift of Gloria S. Duffy

Object Number

1994.065

Type

  • Costume Accessories

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Tombstone

Unknown Maker, European
brisé fan, ca. 1860
wood; paillette; bead
22.9 cm (9 inches) (length) guard
Gift of Gloria S. Duffy 1994.065

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