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Description
Fans made from bird feathers became an opera fashion accessory, complementing the entire ensemble, as essential as gloves and a gown for formal events. The trend was detrimental to bird populations around the world.
This fan belonged to Soprano Lillian Blauvelt, a Prima Donna Soprano who sang in operas across the world, including Maine.
About This Item
- Title: Lillian Blauvelt's fan, ca. 1920
- Creation Date: circa 1920
- Subject Date: circa 1920
- Location: Portland, Cumberland County, ME
- Media: Feather, paper, wood, metal
- Dimensions: 30.5 cm x 50.8 cm
- Local Code: 2021.014.003
- Object Type: Physical Object
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Lillian Blauvelt’s opera gloves, ca. 1920
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