STYLE
ERA
Mid-19th century dance card in silver and ivory
DESCRIPTION
An ivory and silver dance card in a shape of fan with a slot for the writing utensil.
The front side of this exquisite dance card has a fine openwork decoration, chiselled with foliage, scrolls and stylised flowers. It opens in a fan shape and has four ivory leaves. An original pencil is connected to the card by silver chain, allowing the dancer to remember of the order of the songs and dances of the evening and the names of their partners.
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ORIGIN
France
ERA
1880-1890s
MATERIAL
ivory, silver
SIZE
ivory:4.4*7 cm, chain:5.7cm,ring: US9, pencil:4.7cm
WEIGHT
24.5g
CONDITION
Good condition with normal signs of wear
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