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English paper mache face screen with turned rosewood handle, circa 1835

About the Item

Sculptural papier maché face fan with a beautifully turned rosewood handle. These screens were used by women to shield their face from the heat as they sat close to the fire in colder months. The fan is decorated with a scene of English Gothic ruins and framed with gilt scrollwork decoration. England, circa 1835.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 15.5 in (39.37 cm)Width: 9.25 in (23.5 cm)Depth: 0.5 in (1.27 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
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  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1835
  • Condition:
    Some fading and light crazing to the shellac throughout. The gilt scrollwork has also faded in some areas. Some chips and losses have been repaired. Wear commensurate with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Kenilworth, IL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 21451stDibs: LU6534237562542

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