Vouwwaaier met blad van Duchesse kant, met margrieten en geschulpte rand, op een ajourmontuur van ivoor, voorzien van metalen waaierring
School voor Kunstnijverheid
c. 1914
Medium
duchesse lace
Dimensions
27; 48
About this artwork
geheel: spanwijdte 48 cm x lengte 27 cm
Art Historical Context
This exquisite folding fan, titled *Vouwwaaier met blad van Duchesse*, hails from the School voornijverheid, a institution dedicated to applied arts around 1914. Measuring approximately 48 cm in span and 27 cm length when open, it features a delicate leaf of Duchesse lace with marguerites (daisies) and a scalloped edge. lace is mounted on an intricately carved ajour (openwork) ivory frame, secured by a metal fan ring, showcasing the era's blend of craftsmanship and ornamental elegance. Duchesse lace, a luxurious bobbin and needle lace technique originating in Brussels, was prized for its dens...