Brise fan
Unknown
Category
Costume
Date
1800 - 1900
Materials
Silk and ivory
Measurements
190 x 280 mm
Place of origin
Unknown
Order this imageCollection
Dudmaston, Shropshire
NT 814710
Summary
Brise fan of 15 flat ivory sticks, pierced and carved resembling lace, each stick a different part of a total scene with figures, buildings and trees. Strung with ivory silk ribbon to control opening near to top.
Provenance
Hamilton-Russell collection.
Makers and roles
Unknown, costumier