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  • Dado (England), 1817–27

    Simulates wooden Chinese fretwork railing with elements repeating horizontally. An illusion of depth is achieved by means of shadows against yellow irregular wave background. Printed in purple on yellow ground.

  • Dado (France), 1810

    A horizontal rectangle shows two children. The boy has placed a board over a small brook and the girl is in the act of crossing over. A floral rope marks…

  • Dado (France), ca. 1815

    Large horizontal rectangle containing motif of doves perched on a quiver of arrows. On either side are vertical rectangles the designs of which are identical: a trophy made up of…

  • Dado (France), 1790

    Vase at center, from which are suspended ropes of pearls. Two winged terms at either side catch up the ends of the pearl ropes and with their hands grasp the…

  • Pleated Mourning Fan, early 20th century

    Pleated mourning fan. Leaf of black satin and grosgrain ribbon stitched to black dotted net and backed with black organdy. Black wood sticks, metal bail.

  • Pleated Mourning Fan, early 20th century

    Pleated mourning fan. Black organdy leaf. Black wood sticks incised with conventional patterns. Metal bail.

  • Pleated Mourning Fan, early 20th century

    Pleated fan. Black organdy leaf. Carved black wood sticks incised with scrolls and flowers. Black tassel.

  • Pleated Mourning Fan, early 20th century

    Pleated fan. Black organdy leaf, cut out and applied in elaborate pattern to net. Richly decorated with black plastic sequins. Dark tortoise shell sticks.

  • Pleated Mourning Fan, early 20th century

    Pleated fan. Black organdy. Bamboo sticks with dark stain. Rivet set with stone. Cotton tassel.

  • Pleated Mourning Fan, early 20th century

    Pleated mourning fan. Black organdy, cut out forms with ovals forming border over inserted net, elaborately embroidered with steel sequins. Carved black wood sticks inlaid steel piqués. Guards piqué with…

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