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Folding fan with leaf of batiste decorated with narrow ribbons, on a carved, gilded and lacquered wooden frame
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Folding fan with leaf of batiste decorated with narrow ribbons, on a carved, gilded and lacquered wooden frame

anonymous · c. 1895 - c. 1905 · lacquering; cutting; weaving; blind-stamped; wood (plant material); rips; batiste

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

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Folding fan with leaf of batiste decorated with narrow concentric ecru-coloured ribbons. A pierced, gilded and lacquered wooden frame with copper fan ring and tassel of ribbons. 18 connected sticks with gold-filled blind embossing in a floral motif.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
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vouwwaaier
Credit lineVouwwaaier met blad van batist versierd met smalle ripslinten, op een gesneden, verguld en gelakt houten montuur. c. 1895 - c. 1905. anonymous. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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