Ball program, France, ca. 1820
Ball program, France, ca. 1820
A "broken-style" fan made of prepared cardboard known as "donkey skin," engraved with a shepherd holding a young lady. A plate number is partially legible on the left.
The reverse side is blank. It was intended to hold the names of the dancers at a ball.
The bone plumes.
(Two strands glued together; stylus missing.)
Height: 17 cm
Expert: Georgina Letourmy-Bordier
Ball program, France, ca. 1820
A "broken-style" fan made of prepared cardboard known as "donkey skin," engraved with a shepherd holding a young lady. A plate number is partially legible on the left.
The reverse side is blank. It was intended to hold the names of the dancers at a ball.
The bone plumes.
(Two strands glued together; stylus missing.)
Height: 17 cm
Expert: Georgina Letourmy-Bordier
