Painted Silk Fan with Feathers, England, ca. 1890 #antiquerococoshawl Around 1858

Around 1858

made of black silk

Surviving examples of summer dresses from the 19th century are exceedingly rare — and those made for adolescent girls are rarer still

garden parties or formal visits

while the brown sole remains intact and structurally sound

Painted Silk Fan with Feathers, England, ca. 1890 #antiquerococoshawl Around 1858This large antique hand fan, dating to the late 19th or early 20th century, is a dramatic and luxurious example of historic fashion accessories, combining rich materials with bold visual impact. The sticks are made of ebony or ebonized wood, offering a sleek, dark contrast to the vibrant leaf and enhancing the fans elegant silhouette. The fan leaf is crafted from ruby red silk, hand painted with delicate flowers and ferns, and trimmed along the upper