About the lace:
Point Ground, most likely not Chantilly because of cloth stitch
motifs. Has the lighter, grayer color of black silk like Bayeaux
Chantilly, therefore less likely to rot from excessive iron black
dye. The style is curious and probably a Russian flavored Art
Nouveau. Unlike most European Chantilly fans, the lace is mounted on
a neutral colored silk lining.
I'd give a lot to see a close up picture that shows the thread paths.
Patty Dowden
Just up from a glorious winter nap. It is COLD in sunny Silicon
Valley today, hovering around 45 degrees Fahrenheit.
Bev Walker wrote:
Hi Jeri and everyone
Thankyou for the link!
The detailed photos of the decorations on the fan are excellent -
but not much about the lace? Anyone have any ideas about it (maker,
designer, is it silk?)
Jeri Ames wrote:
Shown on page 247 of December 2007 "Architectural Digest" magazine -
Imperial Russian tortoiseshell-and-black-lace fan. Has a
diamond-and-silver cipher of Empress Maria Feodorovna, the mother of
Czar Nicholas II.
You can see it (and details) at (http://www.romanovrussia.com) -
click on the blinking "Welcome" at top center, then go to page 1. Enjoy!
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