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CH1981.156

Carved and pierced ivory guards in the 'fontange' shape ie: guards shorter than central sticks. Central sticks part ivory, part wood. All appear hand carved. Painted with small floral design in pale pink and blue with gold. Traces of original pale blue silk fabric. Replaced with green fabric with black net with gold design. Metal ring.

Department: 

History Department

Collection

History Collection

Collection Item Data

Accession Number: CH1981.156
Accession Date: 1 May 1981

Material

Ivory/Skeletal0 - Whole
Wood
Silk/Textile
Cotton/Textile

Measurement

length190mmMax length 29cm

 

 

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