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Fan case in rectangular model of ivory-colored satin, embroidered with winding flower branches, the initials 'C' and 'W' and the year '1786'
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Fan case in rectangular model of ivory-colored satin, embroidered with winding flower branches, the initials 'C' and 'W' and the year '1786'

anonymous · 1786 · painting; embroidering; weaving; velvet (fabric weave); silver thread; silk

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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
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bag
Credit lineFrivolitétas in rechthoekig model van ivoorkleurig satijn, waarop slingerende bloemtakken geborduurd, de intitalen 'C' en 'W' en het jaartal '1786'. 1786. anonymous. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.

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