Object Number: N507

Collection: Applied Art

Object Name: fan

Description: Silk leaf: printed (mezzotint) couple in central cartouche, possibly meeting at a masked ball. The man is wearing a domino and carrying a masque, the woman is in 18th century costume. Embellished with gold spangles. Painted gold trim around edge and painted berried laurel garlands on leaf. Ivory sticks and guards carved and pierced showing symbols of love - hearts, putti, doves. Pivot is metal and paste. English or French