Dated 1620 from Florence, it's cut straw applied to silk covered cardboard reinforced with metal ribs. Its just so different. I love the whimsy of the decoration and the shapes of the fan staves.
Monday, February 6, 2012
Still trying to get unpacked
But, the button making continues. In the meantime, want to drool along with me at this fan from the V&A collections? Museum number T.184-1982
Dated 1620 from Florence, it's cut straw applied to silk covered cardboard reinforced with metal ribs. Its just so different. I love the whimsy of the decoration and the shapes of the fan staves.
Dated 1620 from Florence, it's cut straw applied to silk covered cardboard reinforced with metal ribs. Its just so different. I love the whimsy of the decoration and the shapes of the fan staves.
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