fan

Summary

Pale green satin leaf, engraved and painted with hexagonal scene outlined in spangles of Louise de la Valliere, Louis XIV and the Queen, the Queen's dress embroidered with spangles. Entitled "Les Adieux Duchesse de la Valliere a la Reine 'Oh, s'ecria la Duchesse, 'c'est de ce moment que je me crois reconciliee avec la vertue". Spangle border at top and sides. Flowers embroidered in spangles over rest of leaf. Pierced and engraved iory sticks and guards with painted gold and silver decoration.