Fan case in rectangular model of ivory-colored satin, embroidered with winding flower branches, the initials 'C' and 'W' and the year '1786'
From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.
Bag in rectangular shape of ivory-colored satin, on which on the front winding flower branches within which the initials 'C' and 'W' are applied in green-white velvet thread. In the openings of the letters circles of silver thread. In the medallion, which is embroidered on the center of the bag, a bouquet of flowers tied with a ribbon. The medallion hangs from four intercrossing rings, in silver thread. At the bottom of the bag the year 1786 is fixed in white velvet with pink stitches, outlined with a silver thread. The bag can be closed by means of a ribbon of ivory-colored satin, of which the part that is in the bag is dyed pink - the same color as the lining. A (faded pink) satin ribbon, which is sewn on every centimeter with a stitch, causing a bulge, adorns the edge of the bag. The back of the bag is decorated with multicolored flower motifs and branches in silk, velvet and ribbon.
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description