Benjamin Lachelin
Folding Fan and Box
French, 1900-1910
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Benjamin Lachelin
Folding Fan and Box
French, 1900-1910
Physical Qualities
Bone, gilt, paint, ink, silk or cotton leaf with net and trim of undetermined materials, metallic sequins and spangles(paillets), metal pin, metal ring.
, FAN: 7-7/8 x 14-7/8 in. (opened leaf); 13/16 in. (guard) (20 x 37.8; 3 cm.)
BOX: 9 x 1-3/4 x 1-1/8 in.
Credit Line
Gift of the Family of Josephine Brinckwirth Medart, St. Louis, MO.
Object Number
2007.313a-b
Baltimore Museum of Art by gift, 2007; Ann Shafer (b. 1964) by descent, 2007; Josephine Brinckwirth Medart (1905-2007), St. Louis, MO by descent; Adelaide Grone (c.1872-c.1958) St. Louis, MO
Inscribed: On paper label inside top: "EVENTAILS [accent on capital E could not print in this program]/ BENJAMIN LACHELIN Paris, 32, Avenue de l'Opéra" In round logo: "B. Schriin" [Note: "rii" is difficult to interpret, may be different name.]
