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Folding Fan1890

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Fully opened paper folding fan with printed bullfighting procession scene in gold, terra-cotta, and blue tones; slate blue lower border with gold text reading 'RECUERDO DE ESPAÑA'
Folding fan with chromolithographed paper leaf on wooden sticks, depicting a festive outdoor gathering with figures in elaborate Spanish regional dress, a rider on horseback at left, and decorative tents and flags in the background; text at lower right reads "RECUERDO DE ESPAÑA."

Unknown, Folding Fan, 1890, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Gift of Mrs. Walter Jarvis Barlow, photo © Museum Associates/LACMA

Title
Folding Fan
Place Made
Spain
Date Made
1890
Medium
Paper leaf, wooden guards and sticks, brass metallic loop and button, silver metallic rivet
Dimensions
Length (Overall length): 13 5/8 in. (34.61 cm) Length (Length of guard): 13 5/8 in. (34.61 cm) Depth of leaf: 9 1/4 in. (23.5 cm) Length (Length of stick at shoulder): 4 3/8 in. (11.11 cm) Length (Spread): 26 in. (66.04 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Walter Jarvis Barlow
Accession Number
40.14.13
Classification
Costumes
Collecting Area
Costume and Textiles

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