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Datemid 19th cent
MediumMother-of-pearl, wood, paper
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Mrs. W. S. Webb
Object number1931.9.6
DescriptionThe sticks are gilded and silvered, mother-of-pearl. Carved in a foliate design with three medallions. The central medallion depicts three figures listeningt o a fourth playing the violin. The side medallions depicts a seated woman listening to a man playing the mandolin or a lute, and figures setaed and strolling through a garden with cupids. The back of the sticks contain a gilded floral design. The back of the leaf shows a scene of buildings, forests, and mountains.
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