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Antique French pair of face screens, decorative table decoration

About the Item

Antique French pair of face screens in the most perfect colour !. 19th Century. Paper, mesh and wooden handles. Face screens were originally used to shield the face from heat from a fire or stove, this had a dual purpose to it, one being preventing a red flush to the skin which would be considered unbecoming, the second was to prevent the thick white makeup used by ladies in the Georgian and Victorian era from ‘melting’ in the heat.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 15.5 in (39.37 cm)Width: 7.5 in (19.05 cm)Depth: 0.25 in (6.35 mm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    C1880
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Maidstone, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU9094236741032
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